Landowners in Vanuatu's north have protested against a Chinese-funded logging development.
Custom chiefs and indigenous organisations representing landownes in West Santo are opposing the plans of logging company Vanuatu Forest Industry Limited.
The Daily Post reports that protestors have put up notices banning the Chinese-funded company from building any road into local virgin forest to harvest timber.
The Santo Sunset Environment Network says locals don't want a company that will destroy the environment and biodiversity on West Santo.
A local chief, Daniel Saul, said the company was offering to build a road as a form of payment to local communities for their timber.
A company spokesman said it had government approval for its plans.
Source:
RNZ Pacific