31.   Later Chavan hinted that the central government would consider the eventual dismissal of the state government if it was found to have violated the court order.

32.   There was criticism of the way in which the crisis was handled by the state government in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.

33.   The state government had been forced to intervene and support services such as welfare programmes and county hospitals which might otherwise have collapsed.

34.   A number of state governments are introducing loan and grant programmes to help station owners meet the compliance costs.

35.   At the time the recommendation had been welcomed by the Sarawak state government.

36.   The federal environment ministry opposes such developments, but cannot intervene without the support of the state government, and fears that the park may effectively cease to exist.

37.   Observers also fear that some state governments, favouring development at all costs, may declare whole regions open for exploitation without any pretence at environmental assessment.

38.   The decree will allow state governments and environment councils to carry out sustainable development projects in the region.

39.   Meanwhile, Asia Watch, the human rights monitoring agency, has alleged that the state governments involved have used violence against opponents of the project.

40.   The state government has announced a review of parks management.