In order to celebrate World Environment Day, Sigi Regency, through its Forestry and Tourism Services, engaged in a recent collaboration with state high school SMAN 6 that involved the organization of a special event that aimed at increasing public awareness of environmental issues. The event was held on 13 June 2024 in Ranjuri ancient forest in the Marawola sub-district of Sigi Regency in Central Sulawesi. During the celebration, a series of activities were conducted, including the planting trees of and the restocking of orchids within their natural habitats in the forest which, in this case, was the Ranjuri Purba Forest, one of Central Sulawesi’s designated Biodiversity Parks. The forest lies only a short distance of 13 km from Palu City, meaning that it has significant development potential.

The aims of the celebration included the following:
- Increasing public awareness of the importance of protecting the environment.
- Enriching the Ranjuri ancient forest through tree planting and orchid restocking activities. The orchid restocking activity is being supported by FORCLIME.
- Disseminating information regarding natural potential in Sigi Regency within the context of preparing a grand design for the Ranjuri Purba Forest.
- Increasing community involvement around the Ranjuri ancient forest area in order to protect and preserve the forest.

“We should not wait until our natural resources have been damaged before realizing their importance too late, and we should also remember that no matter how much effort, costs and energy we expend, we will not be able to restore our natural inheritance to its original condition. Therefore, it is vital that we protect our natural resources before they are damaged any further," urged FORCLIME Central Sulawesi Provincial Coordinator, Mr. Ismet Khaeruddin, as he sought to remind the population of the importance of protecting its natural resources so that they can be enjoyed by future generations.

In the wake of this activity, the ongoing collaboration between the Forestry Service, the Tourism Service and SMAN 6 will continue with further orchid restocking monitoring activities, as well as with the development of community programmes that will tackle preservation and protection activities within the Ranjuri ancient forest.

For more information, please contact:
Arif Hidayat, Junior Forestry and Biodiversity Advisor
Ismet Khaeruddin, Senior Adviser for Biodiversity and Provincial Coordinator for Central Sulawesi

Created: 18 June 2024

“The training materials used were highly relevant and in accordance with working needs within the forestry sector. Moreover, the presenters were all experts in their respective fields and were responsive to the training participants," explained Mr. Maichel Franclin Kareth, Member of Staff for Forestry Business Development at the Papua Forestry Service. "We require further training sessions to be organized for the same participants so that our work is sustainable and in line with targets," Mr. Kareth added

As part of efforts aimed at developing the capacities of Papua Province's forestry-related human resources in relation to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the Papua Forestry and Environment Service (DKLH), working in conjunction with FORCLIME, recently held a basic level GIS training session for technical forestry personnel under the administration of DKLH. The session was held from 10 – 14 June 2024 in Jayapura, Papua and was attended by 32 participants, 10 of whom were women. In general, this training session aimed to increase the knowledge and skills of forestry-related human resources within the DKLH, including within forest management units (KPH) and DKLH branches, as a part of efforts aimed at supporting forest planning and management activities. The training session utilized free and open source-based applications (QGIS).

During his opening remarks, the Head of the Papua DKLH Forestry Planning Division, Dr. Estiko Tri Wiradyo, said that GIS capabilities were important in terms of the ability to make plans. As a result, DKLH requires staff members who possess adequate GIS-related knowledge and skills.

This training session was facilitated by FORCLIME, while the training instructors comprised two FORCLIME advisors, specifically Danan P. Hadi (Remote Sensing/GIS and eLearning Advisor) and Ruben Yogi (GIS and Mapping Advisor). FORCLIME also utilized the services of Mr. Amadion A. Wanaputra, S.Hut, M.Si., GIS Laboratory Manager at Ottow Geissler Papua University, in order to jointly facilitate the training session. Mr. Wanaputra’s involvement in the training was intended as a first step in terms of introducing the UOGP GIS Laboratory to FORCLIME's working partners.

“The materials provided were easy to understand, while the lessons that were learned during the training session have proved highly useful during our efforts to create a KPH map for Papua Province. I hope that further training sessions will be organized across different levels so that participants will be able to build upon the knowledge that they have already gained,” stated Mrs. Elishe Janet Lusikooy, Forestry Planning Staff Member at DKLH Papua.

This activity will be followed up by coaching and mentoring efforts, particularly for FORCLIME-assisted KPHs, so that they will be able to create maps that will become part of the Long-Term Forest Management Plan document.

For more information, please contact:
Danan P. Hadi, Advisor for Remote Sensing/GIS and eLearning
Ruben Yogi, Junior Advisor for GIS and Mapping
Edy Marbyanto, Strategic Area Manager for Human Capacity Development

Created: 17 June 2024

In an effort to increase the motivation of small and medium business enterprises (SMEs), the Central Sulawesi Forestry Service, supported by FORCLIME, recently held a training session on self-development (achievement motivation training - AMT). This two-day session was held on 12 – 13 June 2024 and was opened by the Secretary of the Central Sulawesi Forestry Service, Mr. Abdul Rahman, S.Hut. The training was attended by 25 participants who were representing various micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) drawn from both Forest Farmer Groups (KTH) and Social Forestry Groups (KPS) that are already producing non-timber forest products. Through this AMT training, participants are expected to be able to explore their potentials, maximize their strengths and minimize their weaknesses so that they will ultimately be able to become high-achieving individuals. This AMT training is capable of producing the characteristics of tough entrepreneurs who do not complain, always think positively, are independent and competitive, and possess outstanding morals that will allow them to achieve increases in the productivity of their businesses.

Through the AMT training, the participants gained various types of knowledge, including:
• Introduction to AMT. Participants get to know themselves, learn how to improve their skills and learn from their own experiences and the successes of others.
• Inventory of Social Reactions (IRS), which is used to determine an individual's personality and abilities. From this session, participants gain knowledge of three types of social motives: the need for achievement, the need for affiliation and the need for power, all of which can be used to handle problems, establish relationships (socialize) and control others.

After completion of this training, participants will be required to share the knowledge they have gained with other group members so that understanding and knowledge are evenly distributed among all members.

For more information, please contact:
Muhammad Yusuf, Junior Advisor for Social Forestry and Sustainable Forest Management
Ismet Khaeruddin, Senior Adviser for Biodiversity Conservation and Provincial Coordinator for Central Sulawesi

Created: 14 June 2024