To support the cultivation and conservation (through restocking) of orchids in the Papua Conservation center (BBKSDA Papua) area and to support the marketing development of the Kareba Orchid of the Lore Lindu Biosphere Reserve (LLBR), FORCLIME organized a recent visit and exchange of knowledge with the BBKSDA Papua regarding orchid conservation and cultivation. This activity was implemented from 28 - 30 November 2022 in the BBKSDA Papua-assisted villages of Maribu and Dosai. The arrival of the FORCLIME team was warmly welcomed by Mr. Purnama Ashari, the Head of the Moy Resort and the Forest Ranger coordinator.

The main points discussed during the meeting were the various obstacles experienced regarding orchid cultivation and orchid conservation through natural restocking. In addition, based on the lessons learned from BBKSDA Papua,the Kareba Orchid of LLBR will need to receive support and assistance in order to secure distribution permits, so that sales of orchids are able to meet requests that originate from outside the LLBR area.

For more information, please contact:
Fikty Aprilinayati, Advisor for Sustainable Forest Management and Biosphere Reserve Management
Ismet Khaeruddin, Senior Adviser for Biodiversity Focal Point for the KFW Forest Program 3 and Provincial Coordinator for Central Sulawesi