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Jakarta, February 25, 2026 — The Ministry of Forestry reaffirmed its commitment to making standardization a strategic instrument for the development of the forestry sector through the Standardization Management Exposition held at the Rimbawan 2 Meeting Room, Manggala Wanabakti Building, Jakarta. Initiated by the Center for Sustainable Forest Development (P2HB), the event was attended by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Forestry, Dr. Ir. Mahfudz, M.P., First-Level Echelon officials within the Ministry of Forestry, representatives of bureaus and centers

Bogor — Indonesia, through the Center for Sustainable Forest Development (P2HB), is strengthening collaboration with the National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (BSN) to align the implementation of the National Program for the Development of Indonesian Standards (PNPS) and the management of technical committees responsible for developing Indonesian National Standards (SNI). The consultation meeting was held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the Zamrud Room, Sahira Butik Hotel, Paledang, Bogor. The event began at 9:00 a.m. Western Indonesia Time (WIB) with

Bogor, October 21, 2025 — Indonesia, through the Center for Sustainable Forest Development (P2HB), is strengthening laboratory quality and competence through basic training on the SNI ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Quality Management System. The training was held today at the Soediarto Room, Gunung Batu Campus, Bogor, and was attended by technical personnel from P2HB. The training, which began at 8:30 a.m. Western Indonesia Time (WIB), aimed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the technical requirements of quality management systems for

Bogor, July 26, 2025 — Indonesia is advancing the use of wood identification technology to strengthen its timber traceability system. Through the Center for Sustainable Forest Development (P2HB), the Ministry of Forestry is promoting stronger collaboration among research institutions, academia, industry, and law enforcement agencies to improve the accuracy and scientific reliability of timber identification. The initiative was highlighted during a consultation meeting entitled “The Use of Wood Identification Technology to Support Timber Traceability,” held in Bogor on July 25,

Bogor, 7 Juli 2025 —The Center for Sustainable Forest Development (P2HB), Ministry of Forestry held a Workshop on Standardization Management within the Ministry of Forestry as a strategic effort to support the institutional transition process and strengthen adaptive and sustainable governance of the forestry sector. Held at the Soediarto Meeting Room at the P2HB Office in Bogor, the workshop was conducted in a hybrid format and attended by representatives from each Echelon II unit within the Ministry of Forestry, as well

Ulaanbaatar, 13–14 May 2025 — At the 12th Session of the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) Assembly, Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable forest management by advancing the initiative of an Asian Living Laboratory (Living Lab). The Indonesian delegation, led by Head of the Center for Sustainable Forest Development (P2HB), Gun Gun Hidayat, emphasized that Living Labs are essential for capacity building, climate change impact measurement, and innovation in sustainable forest management. This initiative is intended to bridge science, policy,

Bogor, February 27, 2025 – Efforts to save Vatica bantamensis, locally known as Kokoleceran—a rare tree species endemic to Ujung Kulon—have entered a new phase. The Center for Sustainable Forest Development (P2HB) has partnered with the Directorate of Scientific Collections Management at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) to propagate the species using the KOFFCO system, an advanced shoot cutting propagation technology proven to be effective. Kokoleceran is one of Indonesia’s endemic species facing a serious threat of extinction.

Bogor, 6 February 2025 – A delegation from Vietnam recently visited Xylarium Bogoriense, Indonesia’s renowned wood collection, and was profoundly impressed by the extensive range and scientific significance of the specimens on display. Located within the Center for Sustainable Forest Development, Xylarium Bogoriense houses over 206,000 authenticated wood samples that represent approximately 6,700 species, including more than 100 varieties of bamboo and rattan, as well as ancient wood fossils. Established in 1914, the Xylarium Bogoriense is recognized as the world’s

To strengthen Indonesia’s position as a global leader in mangrove management, the Center for Standardization of Sustainable Forest Management Instruments (Pustarhut) is developing the Wetland Management Center (WMC) Information System. This step aligns with the country’s commitment to implementing science- and technology-based forest and wetland conservation policies. The WMC Information System is designed as a central platform for data integration, knowledge sharing, and coordination among various stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, and local communities. This system is expected to provide real-time

Featured technologies of DOST-FPRDI including the Silyang Pinoy, a multi-functional school furniture (Photo from DOST-FPRDI Facebook page) The Department of Science and Technology – Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) is seeking future partners to utilize bamboo technologies through a forum scheduled for November 28, 2024, at Sapphire-Topaz, Luxe Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City. As part of the 2024 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) with the theme “Siyensya, Teknolohiya, at Kinabukasan: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa, at