FORCLIME implemented a Training Needs Assessment (TNA) for Forest Management Unit (KPH) personnel in Papua and West Papua Provinces between September and December 2022. The results of this TNA were presented at the Makassar Environmental Training Center (Diklat LHK Makassar) on 19 January 2023, as the Provinces of Papua and West Papua fall within the service area of Diklat LHK Makassar. The TNA for the KPH operating in Papua and West Papua Provinces was carried out through the application of a capacity development strategy that included studies that were completed at the levels of both system and policy; organization; and individual/HR. The hope is that the results of this TNA will be used as a reference by the Center for Human Resources Education and Training for Environment and Forestry (Pusat Pelatihan SDM LHK), as well as by environment and forestry training centers across the region, the Provincial Forestry Service and various other stakeholders in order to develop capacity building programmes for KPH personnel working within the two provinces. Among the important topics of note that emerged during this presentation and discussion were: (1) The limited number of human resources available in comparison with the overall area covered by the forest management units; (2) The need to strengthen KPH capacity during the preparation of forest plans (inventory, forest management plans - RPHJP, etc.); and (3) The need to strengthen the capacities of human resources working at KPH so as to empower the relevant communities. Meanwhile, at the organizational level, the working relationship between KPH and other institutions also needs to be formulated more clearly, while the availability of adequate budgetary funds for the implementation of the Long-Term Forest Management Plan (RPHJP) by KPH also needs to be increased.

During the meeting, the Widyaiswara (lecturer) Coordinator at the Makassar Training Center, Dr. Sujarwo, S.Pd, M.Sc., expressed his gratitude for the results of the TNA, as carried out by FORCLIME. According to Dr. Sujarwo, the two provinces possess unique socio-cultural characteristics that require in-depth analysis and the application of the right approach.

As a follow-up to this meeting, a seminar will be held that will convey the results of this TNA to the invited Forestry Service and KPH from the two provinces, as well as the LHK HR Training Center, the Makassar LHK Training Center and the technical directorate in charge of KPH development.

For more information, please contact:
Edy Marbyanto, Strategic Area Manager for Human Capacity Development
Daniel Maertz, Adviser for Adult Education and Training 

Created: 01 February 2023

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

Created: 31 January 2023

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:

1. Ir. Roni Saeful-lah Burhani, M.Sc. from the Directorate of Forest Utilization Planning, MoEF delivered an explanation of Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. 8 of 2021.
2. Ir. Eleonora Purwanty, M.M. from the Directorate of Forest Utilization Planning, MoEF delivered a presentation on planning and forest management in KPH areas.
3. Ir. Eleonora Purwanty, M.M. and Indah Diana Puspita, S.Hut., M.E. from the Directorate of Forest Utilization Planning, MoEF offered insights into and an outline of the development of an RPHJP document.
4. Syarifuddin S.Hut. from the Center for the Consolidation of Forest Areas and Environmental Management (BPKHTL) at Manokwari, MoEF offered a presentation on Thematic Geospatial Information and Forest Planning in West Papua Province.

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:

• Acceleration teams for RPHJP Preparation for Forest Management Units (KPH) in West Papua Province and Southwest Papua Province will be established.
• Data centers for the preparation of the KPH RPHJP at the West Papua Province Forest Service and the Environment, Forestry and Agrarian Service of Southwest Papua Province will be established.
• The West Papua Provincial Forestry Service and the Southwest Papua Provincial Environmental, Forestry and Agrarian Service will allocate budgets for the preparation of the RPHJP document, including for the conducting of biogeophysical-socio-cultural surveys, the preparation of forest plans and public consultations.
• The two regional services will also allocate budgets and collaborate with development partners in order to increase the capacities of the HR of KPH through activities such as coaching clinics, training sessions and so on.
• The monitoring of the acceleration of forest management plan (RPHJP) development by KPH in the provinces of West Papua and Southwest Papua will be carried out by the Directorate of Forest Utilization Planning Development at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

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

Created: 27 January 2023