It protects an area of around 43 million hectares (106 million acres), according to environmental group the World Resources Institute.
“President Joko Widodo has failed to listen to public demands to protect our remaining forests and peatlands.”
The forestry minister said discussions were under way about strengthening the moratorium.
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