As part of the Leadership Training for Habitat Protection and Controlling the Utilization of Wildlife (plants and animals) Batch II 2024 series, the Papua Natural Resources Conservation Center (BBKSDA), supported by FORCLIME, held an FGD for nature lover groups and youth groups in Papua on 17 January 2024. The FGD was also attended by representatives from PT. Pertamina Patra Niaga SH C&T Regional Papua and Maluku, Ottow Geissler University. The discussion was opened by Mr. Prama Gustian S.Hut., M.Si., lecturer from the Center for Environmental and Forestry Education and Training and was held at the Cenderawasih Paradisaea minor Monitoring Site Plot 2, Tablasupa Village, Jayapura Regency, Papua Province.

During the discussion, Mr. Chandra Irwanto Lumban Gaol, S.Hut., M.Si., forestry extension officer of BBKSDA Papua, explained that BBKSDA commonly encounters various difficulties when working to prevent wildlife poaching due to a lack of personnel in the area. Mr. Gaol also noted that in Papua, no concerns have to date been raised or actions taken by youth groups regarding the protection of wild plants and animals. The hope, therefore, is that this discussion will inspire participants to provide support and assistance regarding control over the circulation of wildlife within Papua.

The ultimate goal in this regard is for the younger generation to gain an awareness of the importance of protecting wildlife in order to ensure forest sustainability, particularly within the forests of Papua.

For more information, please contact:
Rut M Ohoiwutun, Junior Adviser for Community Forestry and Hutan Adat, Papua
Mohammad Sidiq, Strategic Area Manager for Sustainable Forest Management and Coordinator for Tanah Papua