With the aim to improve the training curriculum related to social forestry, the Training Center for Environment and Forestry (BD LHK) of Samarinda conducted a discussion on 15 September 2017 in Samarinda, East Kalimantan. The improved curriculum be better adapted to local contexts and practicabilities. The event, supported by FORCLIME, was attended by 30 participants representing the BD LHK Samarinda, the Technical Implementation Units of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, East Kalimantan Provincial Forestry Service and NGOs.

Topics discussed during the meeting included: (1) Preparation of business plans for social forestry products; (2) Village forest management and (3) Development of plants below trees and for silvo-fishery.

The results will be submitted to the Community Training Center, Ministry of Environment and Forestry for review and approval. The curriculum is expected to be applicable for trainings in 2018.

For more information, please contact:
Edy Marbyanto, Strategic Area Manager, Human Capacity Development