The Efforts for Sustainable Peatland Management in Jambi

The Restoration and Maintenance project of the Peatland in Jambi, Indonesia, is a collaborative effort between the Korea Forest Service (KFS) of the Republic of Korea and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) of the Republic of Indonesia through Korea-Indonesia Forest Cooperation Center (KIFC). This project aims to restore the burnt peatland in the Londerang Peat Protection Forest (HLG) and its surrounding areas, improving local community welfare and contributing to climate change mitigation efforts.

The Londerang Peat Protection Forest is part of the Mendahara-Batanghari Peat Hydrological Area (KHG) in Jambi Province. This forest, spanning 12,484 hectares, is situated between the Tanjung Jabung Timur and Muaro Jambi districts, characterized by a peat ecosystem in a distressed state due to drainage for agriculture and plantation activities. The subsequent lowering of the water table has led to repeated fires, contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions.

Restoration and Maintenance Efforts

To rehabilitate the peatland ecosystem, the primary strategy involves water management improvements through infrastructure development, vegetation rehabilitation, and enhancing local livelihoods. The project adheres to government regulations, ensuring the water table remains within the limits set by the government to prevent peatland degradation and fire risks.

As one of the efforts in sustainable peatland management, KIFC through the Restoration of Burnt Peatland in Jambi project conducted routine maintenance activities in the Londerang HLG revegetation area. These maintenance activities include cleaning the planting paths, weeding, fertilizing, spraying ferns and insecticides, and replanting. The other effort was the construction of a monitoring tower. The monitoring tower serves to facilitate security patrols and direct monitoring of plant growth.