Forest institutions and management
Social Forestry
Strengthening governance, institutions, planning, and responsible forest management by social forestry groups.
Purpose
Support social forestry groups and customary forest managers in protecting forests, implementing management plans, and developing enterprises. Support reflects management status, institutional needs, and forest conditions.
Main activities
- Strengthening organisations, defining roles, and preparing group work plans.
- Participatory mapping and management-area planning.
- Supporting Social Forestry Business Groups (KUPS).
- Forest restoration and activity monitoring with local managers.
Locations and implementation
Support includes Mandiri Sejahtera Community Forest and the Rimba Sejahtera KUPS in Dayun, Siak Regency, alongside collaboration with customary forest management institutions in Kampar. Work in Imbo Putui and Ghimbo Pomuan customary forests includes vegetation restoration and agroforestry under group plans.
Results and monitoring
Results are assessed through work-plan implementation, group activities, area management, and enterprise development. Activity records and field monitoring inform evaluations with group members.