In order to accelerate the implementation of social forestry programmes within Papua Province, following the stipulation and promulgation of Presidential Regulation Number 28 of 2023 on Integrated Planning for the Acceleration of Social Forestry Management, the Papua Province Forestry and Environment Service (DKLH) held a coordination meeting with the Working Group for the Acceleration of Social Forestry on 12 December 2023 in Jayapura City, Papua Province. The meeting was opened by the Head of the Forestry Planning Division of the DKLH, Dr. Estiko Tri Wiradyo, SH. M.Sc., who addressed the Region III Section of the Center for Social Forestry and Environmental Partnerships (BPSKL) Maluku Papua, as well as DKLH’s various development partners, including FORCLIME. During the meeting, two topics regarding Social Forestry and Regional Development within the Papua Region against the background of Presidential Regulation 28 of 2023 were presented by the Head of Section III BPSKL Maluku Papua, Mr. Nelson Kaimana, S.Hut., M.Sc. In addition, a presentation was also made on the topic of Sustainable Forestry Development Policy within Papua Province by Mr. Ridwan Admojo from DKLH.

As a follow-up to this activity, a meeting will be held to formulate the overall concept of a Governor's Decree that will specifically address the Papua Province Social Forestry Acceleration Working Group, as well as the preparation of a work plan.

For more information, please contact:
Anna Manyakori, Advisor for Sustainable Forest Management and Coordinator for Papua Province
Mohammad Sidiq, Strategic Area Manager for Sustainable Forest Management and Coordinator for Tanah Papua