Aiming to increase the capacity of forest management units at site level, the East Kalimantan Provincial Forestry Service conducted tutoring on forest management and biodiversity based on ecosystem essential values on 9-10 October 2019. The event was carried out in Tanjung Redeb, Berau Regency, and attended by 30 participants, representing the Production Forest Management Unit (KPHP) Berau Barat, KPHP Bengalon, East Kalimantan Province Forestry Service. The activity, supported by GIZ and The Nature Conservancy (TNC), aims to enhance knowledge of participants on the principles and implementation of sustainable forest management by considering important ecosystem values. In addition, the meeting also formed a collaborative forum to protect essential ecosystem areas and high conservation value areas in East Kalimantan.

For further information, please contact:
Suprianto, Technical adviser for sustainable forest management, Coordinator Berau District
Wandojo Siswanto, Strategic area manager for forest policy