Manjau Village Forest (HD) is a licensed village forest managed by the Manjau Village Forest Management Institution (LPHD) in Laman Satong Village, Ketapang Regency, West Kalimantan Province. HD Manjau is managed by Fauna & Flora International (FFI) and CFES.
Manjau Village Forest (HD) is a licensed village forest managed by the Manjau Village Forest Management Institution (LPHD) in Laman Satong Village, the District of Ketapang, West Kalimantan Province. HD Manjau is managed by the which has been facilitated by Fauna & Flora International (FFI) and CFES.
The Manjau Village Forest Management Institution (LPHD) is a village institution that has obtained a Village Forest Management Right (HPHD) permit in 2017, based on SK. 6573 / MENLHK-PSKL / PKPS / PSL.0 / 12/2017 with an area of 1,070 ha.
Currently, HD Manjau has secured a 10-years commitment from a group of palm oil companies (DSN group) to support community-based conservation activities including:
- Protection of biodiversity through patrols and forest monitoring using Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART),
- Forest rehabilitation which includes producing forestry plant and fruit seeds (particularly protected tree species), planting and maintenance,
- Improving community livelihoods through sustainable agriculture and payment for ecosystem services
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Kick-Off Meeting in Laman Satong Village
As an initial step toward implementing remediation and compensation for DSN Group’s concession area, on January 14, 2020, DSN Group, together with CFES, LPHD Manjau, and the village of Laman Satong, held a kick-off meeting aimed at building a shared understanding and perspective on the collaboration between CFES and LPHD to develop social forestry as an effective and sustainable scheme for cons...
READ MORE >>2021-01-14
Reviewing the Implementation of the Manjau Village Forest Program in Satong
Laman Satong Village, October 10, 2025 – PT Dharma Satya Nusantara (DSNG), together with Community Forest Ecosystem Services (CFES), conducted a field visit to Laman Satong Village, Ketapang Regency, West Kalimantan. This visit was part of a client engagement activity as well as a joint commitment to support the ongoing sustainability of the Manjau Village Forest (Hutan Desa/HD) management prog...
READ MORE >>2025-10-14
Planting Hope, Protecting the Springs of Manjau Village Forest
The Village Forest Management Institution (LPHD) Manjau, located in Laman Satong Village, West Kalimantan, holds a strong commitment to preserving the Manjau Village Forest. This forest serves as the sole primary water source for the residents of Manjau Hamlet. Unfortunately, in recent years, the spring water flow has significantly declined. To address this issue, LPHD Manjau has undertaken vario...
READ MORE >>2024-12-03
The Crucial Role of the Manjau LPHD Patrol Team in Protecting the Manjau Village Forest
Manjau Village Forest is a protected area rich in biodiversity. Unfortunately, the forest faces serious threats from deforestation due to land clearing for plantations and increasingly intensive illegal logging. The Village Forest Management Institution (LPHD) Manjau stands at the forefront of protecting this forest by implementing various conservation efforts, with forest patrols being one of th...
READ MORE >>2024-12-11
Manjau Village Forest: From Misconception to Participation to Strengthen Shared Prosperity and Sustainability
For years, the management of Village Forests has often faced challenges related to public perception. Many people view the existence of Village Forests as limiting their living space and sources of livelihood. This misconception has frequently created a gap between conservation policies and the interests of local communities. In the Manjau Village Forest, located in Laman Satong Village, this shi...
READ MORE >>2025-10-24
Biodiversity Survey - Laman Satong Village
Laman Satong Village Forest, located in Ketapang Regency, West Kalimantan, lies between Gunung Palung National Park and the Gunung Tarak Protected Forest (DAS) to the northwest, and two oil palm plantation concessions to the southeast. Situated in a lowland hilly area (at elevations below 100 meters above sea level), the village forest forms part of the Satong and Tolak river catchment area, whic...
READ MORE >>2021-01-02
Identification of Non-Timber Forest Products – Laman Satong Village
Manjau Village Forest area, located in Laman Satong Village, Matan Hilir Utara Subdistrict, Ketapang Regency, West Kalimantan, is divided into a conservation zone of 654 hectares and a utilization zone of 416 hectares. The identification of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in Dusun Manjau, Laman Satong Village, includes sugar palm (Arenga pinnata), agarwood (Aquilaria sp.), bamboo, fruits, vege...
READ MORE >>2023-08-29
