Indonesia to Develop 390,000 Hectares for Plantation Downstreaming

Ministry's Strategic Initiative

The Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry has announced plans to allocate 390,000 hectares of land for downstreaming plantation projects. Vice Minister Rohmat Marzuki revealed this during a working meeting with Commission IV of the DPR RI, emphasizing the program's focus on enhancing the economic value of social forestry initiatives.

Community-Based Development Approach

The downstreaming program will be implemented through a community-based approach, engaging social forestry business groups. Various commodities will be developed, including coffee, palm sugar, cocoa, candlenuts, pepper, nutmeg, cashews, vanilla, and coconut. This diverse range of crops aims to maximize economic benefits for local communities while promoting sustainable forestry practices.

Economic Impact and Implementation

The initiative represents a significant step in Indonesia's efforts to boost economic growth through sustainable forestry management. By focusing on downstreaming activities, the government aims to create additional value chains in the agricultural and forestry sectors. The first phase of implementation has already seen preliminary data matching for the designated land areas.