The number of members of the TBI is now 27 companies since its establishment in 2010, with total forest concessions in the process of FSC certification to a total area of ​​3 million hectares.

A total of 10 forest concession holders and an area of ​​more than 500 thousand hectares (Ha) in Kalimantan, joined with The Borneo Initiative (TBI), and is committed to obtaining FSC certification for sustainable forest management. Joining 10 companies add to the number of members of the TBI to 27 companies since its establishment in 2010, as well as to fulfill the total forest concessions in the process of obtaining FSC certification to a total area of ​​3 million hectares.

"We welcome the efforts made by The Borneo Initiative to promote sustainable forest management in Indonesia," said Director of Business Development Ministry of Forestry of Forestry (Kemenhut), Iman Santosa, in Jakarta, Wednesday (25 / 1).

According to Faith, the initiative was a step forward and very much in line with government's commitment to conservation and sustainable forest management, especially with the stipulation of 45 per cent of the Kalimantan region as the lungs of the world.

On that occasion, CEO of WWF-Indonesia, Efransjah said it welcomed and feel proud to be part of this initiative. According to him, more than 85 percent, or about 480 thousand hectares of land concession that has just become a member of TBI, located in and around the Heart of Borneo. It is seen as very important milestone in sustainable forest management, and demonstrate an important role in promoting business sector green economy in one of the most important work of WWF.

Mentioned, only a year after TBI in operation, three forest concessions to obtain FSC certification, with a coverage area of ​​governance for 429 460 ha of natural forests. Three FSC certified concession is (belongs) PT Suka Jaya Makmur (171 340 ha), PT Narkata Forest (41,540 ha), and PT Sarpatim (216 550 ha). Success of FSC certification is the result of collaboration between organizations such as TBI (The Borneo Initiative), APHI (Association of Indonesian Forest Concessionaires), TFF (Tropical Forest Foundation), Initiative GFTN (Global Forest and Trade Network) WWF-Indonesia, TNC (The Nature Conservancy), and FFI (Flora Fauna Indonesia).

Meanwhile, President Director of PT Sarpatim, Hans Widjajanto states, in exports, it is very important for business and international networks to gain assurance that they use wood from responsible manufacturers, so as to avoid the problems of the import ban. "By obtaining FSC certification, we can build a stronger bond with the consumer to face price competition," he said.

Sources : beritasatu.com
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