Contributions from the field staff, local community members and other stakeholders on the ground
Regular river maintenance is necessary to protect biodiversity, facilitate natural drainage and support local livelihoods The first step for each intervention is to consult with communities who may be affected to explain the plans and
Land subsidence presents a challenge for the long-term management of agricultural and forest plantations on tropical peatlands. Over time, subsidence increases the risk of periodic flooding or inundation of land, and may lead to a
Members of the Fire Free Alliance (FFA) have reported improvements in fire prevention efforts, highlighted by an increase in the number of communities engaged in fire prevention activities, from 416 in 2016 to 468 in
As one of the world’s leading pulp and paper companies, APRIL is committed to sustainable forest management, as part of a production-protection model that integrates economic and social development with environmental protection. This includes a commitment
APRIL’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond its plantation management, forest conservation and ecosystem restoration goals. It also includes the way it operates its mill. Eduward Ginting, Mill Operations Director, says the company’s long-term objectives are
Representatives from 15 Riau communities gathered at Sultan Syarief Haroen Setia Negara Airport Kerinci, Riau, on Thursday 26 July to formally receive infrastructure grants totaling up to 100 million rupiah (approximately USD 7,000) each, awarded
Companies like APRIL use a range of advanced technologies to help protect production landscapes and conservation areas. But perhaps one of the most important is the technology which allows companies to monitor changes and trends
