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In an effort to improve communication between Forest Management Units (KPH) in West Papua Province, the West Papua Provincial Forestry Service, supported by FORCLIME, held a meeting with KPH and CDK heads from throughout the province in Sorong, Southwest Papua on 20 January 2023. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the creation of a forum that will be used as a medium for communication and coordination, as well as to share experiences and information regarding KPH in West Papua.
During the meeting, Mohammad Sidiq, FORCLIME’s Strategic Area Manager for Sustainable Forest Management, who also occupies the role of coordinator for the FORCLIME working area in Papua and West Papua Provinces, shared the various experiences and lessons that had been learned during the establishment of the KPH Forum in North Kalimantan and East Kalimantan. During his presentation, Mr. Sidiq discussed topics relating to the various functions and objectives that underpinned the establishment of the KPH Forum, as well as the benefits of the forum and the process behind its establishment.
The results of this meeting will be reported to the Head of the West Papua Provincial Forestry Service for further direction.
For more information, please contact:
Nita Yohana, Adviser for Sustainable Forest Management and Coordinator for West Papua Province
Mohammad Sidiq, Strategic Area Manager for Sustainable Forest Management and Coordinator for Papua and West Papua Provinces
Following the issuance of the Decree of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 113/MENLHK/SETJENT/PLA.2/2/2022 on the Designation of Management Units Areas for Protected Forest Management and Production Forest Management Units for the Province of West Papua, the management areas of forest management units (KPH) are no longer based on watersheds but are instead now based on administrative areas. This means that the areas and number of KPHs in West Papua Province have also changed and now amount to 14 units. As a result of this change, the West Papua Forestry Service held a coaching clinic session for all KPHs operating within the province from 19 - 21 January 2023 in Sorong City, Southwest Papua Province. The purpose of this activity was to assist KPH managers in the preparation of Long-Term Forest Management Plans (RPHJP) and the implementation of forest management in accord-ance with the new regulations. The coaching clinic was the result of a collaboration between the West Papua Forestry Service, the Faculty of Forestry, the University of Papua and GIZ FORCLIME and each of these parties made a significant contribution to the event.
The meeting was opened by the Head of the West Papua Provincial Forestry Service, Ir. Runaweri F.H., MM., and was also attended by officials from the new province of Southwest Papua, as well as by the Head of the Environment, Forestry and Agrarian Service, Julian Kelly Kambu, ST., M.SI.
During the event, resource persons from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF) presented various types of information and knowledge, as follows:
Another resource person in attendance was the Head of the West Papua Forest Service, Ir. Runaweri F.H., M.M., who shared information on the Development of KPH in West Papua Province. In addition, the Forestry Faculty Team from the University of Papua presented methods for the making of inventories in relation to various bio-geophysical and social, economic and cultural aspects.
Various notes relating to the development of a forest management plan resulted from the three-day meeting, as follows:
For more information, please contact:
Nita Yohana, Adviser for Sustainable Forest Management and Coordinator for West Papua Province
Mohammad Sidiq, Strategic Area Manager for Sustainable Forest Management and Coordinator for Papua and West Papua Provinces
In order to continue with support for Forest Farming Groups (KTH) in Yanggandur Village and Wasur Village, Merauke, FORCLIME recently coordinated with the Wasur National Park (NP) Management to discuss various priorities that will be jointly implemented within the two villages during 2023. This coordination meeting was held on Wednesday, 11 January 2023 at the Wasur NP office and was led by the Head of the Wasur NP Management, Mr. Yarman, S.Hut, M.P.
The meeting commenced with an evaluation of the various activities that were undertaken during 2022. Said activities involved FORCLIME support for the dissemination of information about the programme based on the principles of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) and the strengthening of the capacities of KTH so that they can better manage their areas, institutions and businesses. FORCLIME also facilitated a study visit to a KTH in West Bali, as well as to an exhibition in Jayapura. The KTH in Wasur are focusing on the development of nature-based tourism services, orchid cultivation and the development of sarang semut tea. Sarang semut or Myrmecodia spp is a plant that is commonly found in Papua and is believed to have various health benefits. The word, “Myrmecodia” derives from the Greek language and means, “surrounded by ants”. The plant itself features a perforated shape and is indeed used as a nest by ants.
Meanwhile, the Yanggandur group is focusing on the development of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs), such as trigona honey, candlenut oil, eucalyptus oil, red fruit oil, shredded tilapia fish and banana-based processed products.
Based on the results of the discussion, FORCLIME will continue to support the capacity strengthening of KTH during 2023 and will also continue to engage in market access analysis. In addition, Mr. Yarman issued instructions aimed at supporting the management of distribution permits and orchid trade permits so that orchid marketing can be undertaken on a broader basis.
At the end of the meeting, Mr. Yarman offered his impressions of the villages’ various activities, stating that, "Hopefully, through community development activities in the supported villages, these villages will be able to reap the optimal benefits of NTFP management and ultimately improve their standards of living”.
For more information, please contact:
Theodora F. Resubun, Advisor for Sustainable Forest Management and Coordinator for Papua Province
Mohammad Sidiq, Strategic Area Manager for Sustainable Forest Management and Coordinator for Papua and West Papua Provinces
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