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Logging and Forestry Industry improves!

The logging industry within the South East Asian regions have begun to rise as a part of its export products to improve its overall economy, however the serious potential of deforestation and illegal logging have been hampering economic development. As a result, government restrictions, security measures, and mass regulations were imposed by the Central Government and many of its Administrations to decrease illegal activity and provide a highly sustainable production of essential trees in specific areas within the regions. With strict regulations from the Central Government, it will balance the overall production of such high quality logs and the environment, it is highly encouraged for logging companies to replant the same amount of trees logged or more after cutting them, which would further decrease deforestation rates. Trees originating on higher elevations will be left untouched and trees on flatter grounds along with other factors will be guaranteed as a spot for certain tree plantations. Safety equipment, safety policies for both workers and environment were also given to legit logging companies as subsidies to further improve the industry. Other illegitimate logging companies will not be severely punished, but instead be given a lucrative opportunity to acquire a license to operate and officially legitimize their own company. The Central Government plans to extend the program to give illegal logging companies the opportunity for 5 more RP months.