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SVLK Violations and Denial of Natural Forest and Peatland Protection Policies

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A. Background Illegal logging in Indonesia reached its peak after the fall of President Soeharto and the reform era began. The economic crisis and legal uncertainty after the transition of power are well utilized by a number of people who have the influence to exploit forest resources, especially tropical timber which has high commercial value. […]

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Forests and Peat Burns, Sebangau National Park Becomes Palm Oil Plantantions.

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The latest report on the Network of Independent Forestry Monitors (JPIK) – the Loss of Our Forests and Peatlands – reveals systematic and extensive encroachment, as well as illegal logging within the Sebangau National Park (Sebangau National Park) reaching up to the rehabilitation zone and jungle zone. JPIK’s repeated monitoring from the end of 2016

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The Government is Strongly Suggested To Amend The ISPO Certification System

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The Civil Society Coordination Forum (FKMS) suggest on the Government to improving the ISPO immediately and fix the substance of the draft Presidential Regulation (Perpres) on the Sustainable Palm Oil Certification System (ISPO) and improve its drafting process to be more transparent and participatory before the draft regulation was passed. FKMS considers that the draft

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Position Paper; 2 Years of Implementation of the FLEGT License, Credibility and Accountability of the Timber Legality Verification System (SVLK) Must Be Enhanced

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Indonesian civil society groups recommend to the Government of Indonesia, the European Union, Certification Institutions and business actors in the forestry and trade sectors to increase transparency, increase supervision and law enforcement, review licensing, increase and improve SVLK as a system, as well as Europe Union as timber importir from Indonesia must ensure effective handling

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Five Companies with Counterfeit Documents Transporting Log from Papuan Forests Caught.

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Photo of Log Transport Illustration Last August five companies allegedly using fake documents carrying timber from Papua’s forests have been caught. Arrests based on the suspicion of the Papua Forestry Service were proven after a string test was carried out on timber loaded with containers in the port of Jayapura. These companies include PT Mutiara

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SVLK Amendment

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Regulations regarding SVLK have undergone several improvements since the Minister of Forestry Decree No. P.38 / 2009 was issued for the first time. Current regulations related to the implementation of SVLK are PermenLHK No. P.30 / MenLHK / Setjen / PHPL.3 / 3/2016 stipulated on March 1, 2016. The regulation replaces Permenhut 43/2014 juncto (jo)

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Contribute Your Writing in the JPIK Newsletter Edition 11 “The Monitor”

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Writing Terms and Conditions: Theme of writing about “Forest” Posts are sent in the format: A4 paper, a maximum of 3 pages Sent to jpikmail@gmail.com email with the subject: The Monitor_ Title The author’s biodata is written on the body of the email: Full name Email / cellphone number Address Community / Organization / Agency

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Illegal Logging in Sebangau National Park Still Continues

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At the end of 2016, the Independent Forest Monitoring Network (JPIK) documented illegal logging that took place in Tangkiling, Sebangau National Park. Wood is cut randomly from various locations, depending on its wood potential. One of the most sought-after species is Shorea spp. which is processed into sawn timber at the logging location and transported

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