Forestry cooperation can support not only conservation and restoration, but also the development of forest-based production systems. In Central Java, Korea and Indonesia explored this approach through a pilot project focused on wood biomass plantation development. The Development of Wood Biomass Pilot Plantation Project was jointly implemented by Perum Perhutani and the Korea Green Promotion […]
Conservation areas are not only important for protecting forests, wildlife, and natural landscapes. When managed responsibly and sustainably, they can also provide opportunities for nature-based tourism while supporting the livelihoods of surrounding communities. Tunak Ecotourism Park, located within the Nature Tourism Park or Taman Wisata Alam (TWA) Gunung Tunak in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, […]
In general, forests are known as places for producing timber and other forest products, as well as for recreational activities. However, forests can also become outdoor learning spaces where people can learn about nature, understand forest ecosystems, and develop a stronger connection with the environment. Sentul Eco-Edu Tourism Forest (SEETF) in Sentul, Bogor, West Java, […]
REDD+ can sound like a broad international climate concept, but its implementation ultimately depends on how forests are managed at the local level. One example from Korea-Indonesia Forest Cooperation Center (KIFC) can be found at the Tasik Besar Serkap Forest Management Unit (FMU) in Riau Province. In 2012, the Korea Forest Service (KFS) and Indonesia’s […]
Forests play an important role in the climate system because they store carbon in trees, vegetation, and soil. When forests are cleared or degraded, part of that stored carbon can be released into the atmosphere. Protecting forests can therefore help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining the many ecological and social benefits that forests provide. […]
Restoring a mangrove ecosystem involves much more than putting trees into the ground. Mangroves grow in coastal environments influenced by tides, water levels, sediment, waves, and other site conditions. This means rehabilitation needs to begin with an understanding of the area itself: what caused the degradation, what conditions remain, and what needs to be restored […]
Before rehabilitation begins, one simple question arises: where do suitable seedlings come from? Behind the seedlings, there are nurseries that nurture them long before they take root. Within Korea–Indonesia forestry cooperation, one initiative supporting seedling production was the Rumpin Seed Source and Nursery Center (RSSNC) in Rumpin, Bogor. RSSNC was initially developed in 2005 through […]
Revitalization focuses on strengthening the role and resilience of communities living around peatland areas. In peatland restoration, ecological recovery is more likely to last when local communities also have the knowledge, organization, and livelihood options needed to manage the landscape sustainably. An important part of this process is building trust and stronger sense of connection […]
Revegetation is the process of re-establishing vegetation on degraded land using plant species that are suited to the local ecosystem. In peatlands, successful revegetation depends not only on planting trees, but also on suitable water conditions, species selection, planting techniques, and continued maintenance. For this reason, revegetation works closely with rewetting as part of the […]
Rewetting is the process of restoring peatland water conditions by slowing water loss and helping maintain a higher groundwater level. In degraded peatlands, this is important because peat that becomes too dry is more vulnerable to subsidence, degradation, and fire. Rewetting therefore focuses on restoring the hydrological condition of the peat before other restoration activities […]
