Berau, E Kalimantan, July 22 -- Authorities in Berau District, East Kalimantan, and the Republic of Seychelles are exploring the potential development of candlenut plantations on former coal mining sites to boost the local economy and restore post-mining lands.

"The Berau district government encourages the cultivation of kemiri sunan (Reutealis trisperma) as a solution for rehabilitating critical post-mining lands, providing ecological benefits while simultaneously boosting the economy," Deputy Head of Berau District Gamalis said in Berau on Wednesday.

He noted that post-mining rehabilitation is not merely an obligation but a vital long-term investment, offering significant benefits for environmental balance, public health, and economic...