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KIFC’s Peatland Project presents during the XV WFC in Korea

KIFC’s Peatland Project presents during the XV WFC in Korea

On Monday (2/May), the Project Manager of Korea-Indonesia Forest Cooperation Center (KIFC), Kim Hyoung Gyun, shared KIFC’s experience in restoring the Londerang Protected Peat Area at XV World Forestry Congress (WFC) in Seoul, Republic of Korea. He shared KIFC’s experience on Peatland Restoration in Southeast East Asia: Challenges and Opportunity Panel Session along with Mr. […]

Winner of Design Poster Competition

Winner of Design Poster Competition

The Korea-Indonesia Forest Cooperation Center (KIFC) is an inter-government organization established by the Korea Forest Service (KFS) and the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) with the main task of facilitating and strengthening forestry cooperation between Korea and Indonesia. The involvement of the young generation in the forestry sector, as well as efforts to […]

KIFC’s Co-Directors Visit to Rumpin Nursery

KIFC’s Co-Directors Visit to Rumpin Nursery

The new Korean Co-Dir of KIFC (Mr. Cho Junkuy) and Indonesian Co-Dir of KIFC (Mr. Uus Danu Kusumah) had a visitation to Rumpin Seed Source and Nursery Center (RSSNC) and the National Modern Nursery of Rumpin, which was established in 2021 by President Jokowi. This visit was welcomed by Ms. Chatarina from BPDASHL Citarum-Ciliwung and […]

Canal-Blocks Checking at HLG Londerang, Jambi

Canal-Blocks Checking at HLG Londerang, Jambi

(05/02), The KIFC peatland project team paid a visit to Catur Rahayu Village in Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency to check the prospective locations for canal-blocking activities. The local governors were also present during the field visit, represented by the staff from Jambi Provincial Environment Service, Jambi Provincial Forestry Service, and the Tanjabtim Regional Environment Service. […]

10 Tahun Kiprah KIFC: Perkuat Kerjasama Korea-Indonesia Bidang Kehutanan

10 Tahun Kiprah KIFC: Perkuat Kerjasama Korea-Indonesia Bidang Kehutanan

Hubungan kerjasama bidang kehutanan antara Republik Indonesia dengan Republik Korea telah melewati waktu yang sangat panjang, bahkan sejak sebelum adanya hubungan diplomatik antara kedua negara. Diawali pada tahun 1968, ketika perusahaan Korea, yaitu PT. KODECO, mendapatkan izin pengusahaan hutan di Batu Licin Kalimantan Selatan. Kemudian di tahun-tahun berikutnya disusul dengan beberapa perusahaan Korea lainnya diantaranya […]

The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea and the Governor of West Nusa Tenggara Visited Tunak Ecotourism Park

The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea and the Governor of West Nusa Tenggara Visited Tunak Ecotourism Park

The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, H.E. Mr. KIM Chang-beom, and the Governor of West Nusa Tenggara, Mr. Zulkifliemansyah, visited Tunak Ecotourism Park on 9 August 2018. The local people and the management of Tunak Ecotourism Park welcomed the visit with a traditional dance performed by the local people. The Governor expressed his appreciation […]

KIFC Participated in the Indonesia National Park Festival 2019 in Bali

KIFC Participated in the Indonesia National Park Festival 2019 in Bali

Korea Indonesia Forest Center (KIFC) participated in the Indonesian National Park Festival that had been conducted by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF) on 19th – 20th July 2019 at Nusa Dua Bali Island.  Most of National Parks and Forest Recreation Parks in Indonesia participated in the festival, including Tunak Ecotourism Park, the Korea-Indonesia Cooperation Project […]

Completion Ceremony of the Construction of Crossing Bridge at Sentul Eco-Edu Tourism Forest (SEETF)

Completion Ceremony of the Construction of Crossing Bridge at Sentul Eco-Edu Tourism Forest (SEETF)

The completion ceremony of the construction of crossing bridge at Sentul Eco-Edu Tourism Forest (SEETF) was held on 27th June 2019.  The ceremony was attended by:  Director of Korea Indonesia Forest Center/KIFC (Mr. KIM Youngchul);  Counselor of the Korean Embassy to Indonesia (Mr. IM Youngsuk);  Director of Marketing and Business Development of Perum Perhutani (Mr. Bambang […]

One Day Workshop at Tunak – Lombok

One Day Workshop at Tunak – Lombok

The operation of the result of Korea-Indonesia cooperation project on development of community-based eco-tourism at Gunung Tunak – Lombok has been implemented for nearly one year since its inauguration on 6 March 2018. In accordance with the concept,  which is community-based eco-tourism, the operation and management of the eco-tourism at Tunak is done by the […]

The Pedestrian Bridge at Sentul Eco-Edu Tourism Forest (SEETF) is being Renovated

The Pedestrian Bridge at Sentul Eco-Edu Tourism Forest (SEETF) is being Renovated

The pedestrian bridge at the SEETF has been using a suspension bamboo bridge since its inauguration  in 2013. The bridge is 31 m long, and 1.5 meter width and is the main access to reach SEETF.  The Director of Korea Indonesia Forest Center (KIFC), Mr. KIM Youngchul, considers that this bridge plays a very important […]

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