In an effort to assist the To Lindu Customary Forest Community (MHA) of Central Sulawesi, FORCLIME is collaborating with the Central Sulawesi Customary Area Registration Agency (BRWA) and various other parties. This ongoing collaboration between FORCLIME and BRWA Central Sulawesi has already resulted in an MHA To Lindu activity plan, which was submitted to the relevant parties through processes of outreach last May. In order to map the progress of this collaboration, a discussion was held on 26 June 2024 in the Tomado Village Meeting Room, Sigi Regency. The meeting was opened by the Secretary of Lindu District, Mr. Benyamin, S.Sos., who was representing the Lindu District Government, and was also attended by various stakeholders.

During the meeting, BRWA presented the results of the first phase of the mentoring process, which was implemented over 15 days. During this phase, BRWA identified MHA To Lindu’s traditional institutions and assessed the potential of the area’s younger generation in terms of their awareness of said traditional institutions and their governance. The involvement of the area’s youth in the mentoring process is seen as highly important in terms of efforts to strengthen the institutional capacity of the To Lindu MHA and also the governance of the Katuvua To Lindu Reserve customary forest. During the meeting, the parties present provided input on the implementation results of the first phase.

Semuel Toley, Chairman of the To Lindu Traditional Council, explained that the collaboration between GIZ and BRWA Central Sulawesi to assist the To Lindu MHA was very important. “The area’s indigenous young population is involved in this process. This is undoubtedly a positive step as who else will ensure our future if it is not the younger generation of the To Lindu traditional community?" Mr. Toley added.

This meeting will be followed up by the activities listed below:
1. Refining of the prepared customary rules (kapotia nulibu) and their formalization through processes of Lindu libu (customary deliberation).
2. Socializing of the customary rules across all levels of society.
3. Implementation of processes of regeneration among the area’s customary youth through training sessions and workshops, specifically in relation to promoting an understanding of local wisdom, traditional rules and To Lindu culture.
4. Coordination with relevant parties, including the local government, to support the operation of customary institutions and the implementation of their rules.
5. Establishment of a Customary Forest Management Institution (LPHA).
6. Carrying out of spatial surveys and the marking of area boundaries.
7. Preparation of a customary forest management planning document.

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

Created: 28 June 2024

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