Contributions from the field staff, local community members and other stakeholders on the ground
APRIL Group is deeply concerned and shocked by the tragic discovery of a dead Sumatran elephant on 2 February 2026 within the concession area of its operating arm, PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (PT
Members of the Fire Free Alliance (FFA) boost efforts to support government-led fire prevention efforts in Sumatra, amid reports of increasing numbers of hot spots and related fires in the region. Established in March 2016,
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
