The Rio Kemunyang Village Forest (HD) is located in Durian Rambun Village, Muara Siau Subdistrict, Merangin Regency, Jambi Province, obtained a Village Forest Concession (HPHD) on July 7, 2011, through the Ministry of Forestry Decree SK.361/Menhut-11/2011 and Jambi Governor's Decree No.82/Kep. Gub/BPMDPPT.4/2013/31-Jul-13 covering a Village Forest area of 4,484 hectares.
Rio Kemunyang Village Forest (HD) is located in Durian Rambun Village, Merangin Regency, Jambi Province. This Village Forest directly borders the Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS). Due to its location bordering TNKS, Rio Kemunyang Village Forest has become an important buffer zone for the conservation area, including several protected and endangered species such as the Sumatran Tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) and the Javan Pangolin (Manis javanica).
The management of the Rio Kemunyang Village Forest is carried out by the Rio Kemunyang Village Forest Management Institution (LPHD), which involves the entire village community. This program was initiated by Fauna & Flora International-Indonesia Program (FFI-IP) and supported by CFES through a biodiversity offset scheme from PT. Medco Ratch Power Riau (MRPR).
- Biodiversity protection through forest patrols and monitoring using the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART),
- Forest rehabilitation, including the production of forestry and fruit tree seedlings (especially protected tree species), planting and maintenance,
- Improving community livelihoods through the development of sustainable agriculture with ecosystem services in Rio Kemunyang Village Forest.
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Synchronization of the LPHD Rio Kemunyang Program, Durian Rambun Village
Community Forest Ecosystem Service (CFES), together with the Fauna & Flora Team, carried out the activity “Synchronization of the Rio Kemunyang Village Forest Program” on July 18–19, 2023, in Durian Rambun Village, Muara Siau Subdistrict, Merangin Regency, Jambi Province. This activity aimed to align the understanding of the new 2023 management board of LPHD Rio Kemunyang with the MoU for t...
READ MORE >>2023-07-20
The Important Role of Patrol Teams in Protecting the Forests of Rio Kemunyang Village
One of the efforts to protect Village Forest areas from encroachment and wildlife poaching to ensure their sustainability is through patrol and area monitoring activities. The routine patrol activities conducted by the patrol team of LPHD Rio Kemunyang, Durian Rambun Village, aim to monitor changes in forest cover and the presence of trees within it, which serve as one of the key indicators of th...
READ MORE >>2023-10-18
The Efforts of KUPS Harapan Baru in the Coffee Business
CFES together with the women of Durian Rambun Village are building new hope in the local product industry. With the goals of economic development, improving community welfare, sustainable environmental maintenance, and gender mainstreaming.Through the development of an ecosystem services payment program, it is expected that conservation activities and the economic needs of the village community c...
READ MORE >>2024-06-21
KUPS Harapan Baru: Promoting Community Economy in Sustainable Forest Management
Forests are valuable assets that provide various benefits for human life and the environment. Besides offering many advantages, forests also serve as a source of livelihood for communities living nearby. However, forest management often faces various challenges, such as conflicts between conservation interests and economic needs. Many efforts have been made to address these issues, one of which i...
READ MORE >>2024-06-23
Biodiversity Offsets in Indonesia: Challenges, Opportunities, and Implementation in Rio Kemunyang Village Forest
Indonesia, as one of the countries with the greatest biodiversity in the world, faces many serious challenges in preserving its natural environment. Deforestation, land-use change, and massive industrial activities have caused ecosystem damage and the loss of flora and fauna habitats. The need for innovative solutions is increasingly urgent, and the biodiversity offset scheme has emerged as one o...
READ MORE >>2024-11-04
