African oil palm plantation - industrially used palm oil plantations extend endlessly along a roadside in a remote area in Sumatra - near Bohorok, Sumatra, Indonesia
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African oil palm plantation - industrially used palm oil plantations extend endlessly along a roadside in a remote area in Sumatra - near Bohorok, Sumatra, Indonesia
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African oil palm plantation - industrially used palm oil plantations extend endlessly along a roadside in a remote area in Sumatra
near Bohorok, Sumatra, Indonesia
Elaeis guineensis
Steffen & Alexandra Sailer
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Agricultural Crop Crops Cultivated Cultivation Damage Environmental Damage Fruit Fruits Oil Palm Oil Palms Palm Palm Tree Palm Trees Palms Plantation Plantations Sumatra
Lost in a Sea of Palms - The Endless Journey of Palm Oil Plantations
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, we are transported to the remote landscapes of Sumatra, Indonesia, where industrially used palm oil plantations stretch as far as the eye can see. Amidst the lush greenery and towering palm trees of Elaeis guineensis, one cannot help but marvel at the sheer magnitude of this agricultural phenomenon. Originally from Africa, these palms have found new homes in South America and Asia due to their economic value. The precious palm oil they produce is not only a staple ingredient in cosmetics and food products but also serves as fuel for our ever-growing demand for biofuel. However, behind this seemingly endless sea of palms lies a darker truth. As these plantations expand relentlessly, they encroach upon ecologically precious rainforests that serve as vital habitats for endangered species. Environmental experts warn us about the irreversible damage caused by this insatiable hunger for palm oil. Let this thought-provoking image remind us that every choice we make has consequences on our planet's delicate balance. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing scene captured by Steffen & Alexandra Sailer, let it inspire us to seek sustainable alternatives and protect Earth's invaluable biodiversity before it fades away like shadows among the palms.
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