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Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry no. P.62/Menlhk/Setjen/Kum.1/10/2019 concerning the Development of Industrial Plantation Forests.

Country/Territory
Indonesia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
State Gazette of the Republic of Indonesia no. 1344 of 2019.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Environment gen., Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Agricultural commodities Crops/grasses Energy conservation/energy production Environmental standards Protection of environment Renewable energy Standards Business/industry/corporations Community management Forest management/forest conservation Sustainable use Timber Biodiversity Bioenergy Forest species Non-timber products Planting material/seeds Research Timber extraction/logging Hazards Integrated management Pests/diseases Animal production Apiculture/sericulture Agro-forestry Inland waters Rainwater Surface water Erosion Ecosystem preservation Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Indian Ocean, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
October 29, 2019.
Abstract

his Ministerial Regulations provides for definition of measures implementing the development of forest plantation industry, in order to increase forest productivity, diversify forest production, enhance sustainability of industrial forest raw materials, improve environmental protection standards, develop community empowerment. This Regulation concerns: industrial plantation forest; business permit for the utilisation of timber forest products; silvicultural system; selection of seeds for planting activity; cultivation area and selection of trees; protected area; environmental sustainability; community forest; agroforestry; renewable energy derived from vegetable sources, in form of biomass, biofuels and non-timber forest products; selective logging; peat ecosystem functions; ecosystem and biodiversity protection; local communities. Matters covered by this Regulation include: research provisions; criteria for definition of a forest working area, including characteristics of soil; rainfall intensity; soil erosion; distance to the boundaries of rivers, lakes, springs, reservoirs; coastal boundaries; cultural heritage and knowledge; wildlife protection; areas prone to natural disaster. The Regulation focuses on: silvicultural systems; plant types and their protection; integrated management on pest and diseases; woody forest plants cultivation and supply of industrial raw materials; use of plants for medicinal purposes. The attached schedules concern: list of types of wood forest plants allowed in the development of industrial plantation forests; agroforestry related activities, including: animal husbandry, apiculture, sericulture, crops cultivation.

Full text
Indonesian
Website
peraturan.go.id

References - Legislation

Repeals

Regulation of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the R.I. No. P.12/Menlhk-II/2015 on the Development of Industrial Plantation Forests.

Legislation | Indonesia | 2015

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Protection forest, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Afforestation/reforestation, Planting material/seeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX