Messages to mark our 50th edition

Down to Earth No 50 August 2001

"Congratulations! DTE proves that the search for the truth outlives despotism."

Eric Wakker

"Apa yang menarik dari newsletter DtE adalah aktualitas dan pilihan issunya... Dia tidak saja menjadi rujukan yang luas bagi informasi tentang masalah keadilan lingkungan Indonesia, tetapi lebih dari itu ia sudah menjadi "ensiklopedia" masalah lingkungan dengan pemihakan yang jelas, tegas dan konsisten."

Longgena Ginting, WALHI

(Translation: "An interesting thing about the DTE newsletter is its ability to be up to date and its choice of issues...It is not only a broad reference for information about the problems of environmental justice in Indonesia, but also an "encyclopaedia" of environmental problems with a clear, firm and consistent stance.")

"Congratulations on 50 editions of DTE's newsletter. The newsletter is always informative, concise and incisive".

Simon Counsell, Director, The Rainforest Foundation'

The best magazine to keep you informed about forest and peoples in Indonesia. Not to be missed by anybody interested in Indonesia'

Saskia Ozinga, FERN

PERCAYAKAN PENGELOLAAN H U T A N Kepada R A K Y A T

KpSHK

(Translation: Entrust forest management to the people)

"As a well written and reliable publication, with genuine concern for the plight and rights of local communities in Indonesia, the DTE Newsletter has been invaluable as a source of background information on local, regional, as well as national levels in Indonesia. "

Kim Terje Loraas, Rainforest Foundation UK

"There are very few publications we're able - or willing - to store in our cramped office. Down to Earth is one of these. It is literally indispensable - not only for an informed and intelligent examination of Indonesia's vast range of socio-environmental problems, but to anyone combating the unacceptable power that big companies and dictatorial administrations have over Indigenous Peoples everywhere."

Roger Moody, Partizans

"DTE's expertise and dedication is second to none. They have made a vital contribution to the effort to safeguard a bright and sustainablefuture for Indonesia's people."

Ed Matthew, Friends of the Earth