Environment
The largest environmental issue in Sulawesi is deforestation. In 2007, scientists found that 80 percent of Sulawesi's forest had been lost or degraded, especially centered in the lowlands and the mangroves. Forests have been felled for logging and large agricultural projects. Loss of forest has resulted in many of Sulawesi's endemic species becoming endangered. In addition 99 percent of Sulawesi's wetlands have been lost or damaged.
Other environmental threats included bushmeat hunting and mining. The largest mining projects in Central Sulawesi are located in the Morowali district, which is home to various different types of rainforest and particularly rich in biodiversity. The Morowali nature reserve is currently in acute danger because of a permit given to the Indonesian mining company PT. GRP by the district chief to explore nickel on 145 hectares in the protected area.
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