Forestland left fallow as land disputes in Highlands spikeVietNamNet Bridge - Land disputes in the Central Highlands have spread to new areas. Conflicts occurred, including a number of murdersDeforestation and illegal forest trading have become common in Central Highlands’ provinces. In Ea Sup district, thousands of households have appropriated forest and sold land plots. Deforestation and illegal forest trading have become common in Central Highlands’ provinces. People have been flocking there, clearing land, cultivating crops, declaring their ownership over the land, and selling the land for money.