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Baku, 16 November 2024 — The Center for Standardization of Sustainable Forest Management Instruments (PuSTARhut) actively participated in a talk show at the Indonesian Pavilion during COP 29 held in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event, initiated by APP Group, was themed “Joint Efforts to Preserve Mangrove Ecosystems.” Speakers included Jasmine Doloksaribu (APP Group), Wening Sri Wulandari (PuSTARhut), Natalia Rialucky (Fairatmos), and Charles Karangwa (IUCN). In his keynote address, Prof. Satyawan Pudyatmoko, Director General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation, emphasized the

The Center for the Development of Sustainable Forest Management Instruments (PUSTARHUT) participated in the Eleventh Session of the Assembly of the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO), which took place on March 5–7, 2024, in Seoul, Republic of Korea. As part of the Indonesian delegation led by the Director of the Center for International Cooperation of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF), PUSTARHUT expressed support for the initiative to develop a Mangrove Exhibition as part of the ASEAN-Korea Forest Cooperation.

A new project from the Department of Science and Technology – Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) aims to support the wood carving industry in Paete, Laguna. Titled “LiLOK: Likhain at Linangin Obra mula sa Kahoy: Valuing the Wood Carving Industry in the Philippines,” this initiative seeks to boost the local carving industry by documenting its rich cultural history and mapping its value chain to recommend solutions for market improvement. The LiLOK project was launched during Paete’s Ukit-Taka Festival:

Bogor, October 15, 2024 – Today, seven forestry experts from the Sarawak Forestry Department, Malaysia, visited Xylarium Bogoriense located at the Sustainable Forest Management Instrumentation Standardization Center (PuSTARhut) Campus in Bogor. The visit aimed to explore wood anatomy and wood identification technologies, marking an important moment in strengthening collaboration between Malaysia and Indonesia. The Research and Development Division of the Sarawak Forestry Department manages its xylarium with no fewer than 16,000 wood samples. Through this visit, they hoped to learn

Bangkok, September 9, 2024 – The Center for Standardization of Sustainable Forest Management Instruments (Pustarhut) once again steps onto the international stage by participating in the 2024 Annual Technical Workshop (ATW) organized by the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO), held in Bangkok from September 9–11, 2024. The Annual Technical Workshop serves as a platform to assess the performance and management of collaborative projects. Pustarhut is currently managing the AFoCO cooperation project titled “Innovative Solutions for Climate Change and Biodiversity Landscape

The Department of Science and Technology-Forest Product Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) is taking significant strides in advancing the accuracy and reliability of identifying Philippine wood species through cutting-edge molecular-level research and development. These efforts will ensure alignment with global benchmarks, promoting transparency and confidence in international trade. “Our commitment to enhancing Philippine wood identification reflects our dedication to sustainable forestry practices. By capacitating our researchers into integrating state-of-the-art technologies at the molecular level, we are enhancing our capability to

Jambi, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 – The Center for Standardization of Sustainable Forest Management Instruments (Pustarhut) participated in the field visit of the Korea Forest Service (KFS) delegation to the restoration site of burnt peatland in Londerang Peat Protection Forest (HLG), Jambi. This visit was part of a cooperation program organized by the Korea-Indonesia Forest Cooperation Center (KIFC), an initiative based on the Cooperation Framework of the Priority Program on Forestry. The KFS delegation, led by Nam Song Hee, Director

The Department of Science and Technology – Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) will recognize its industry partners who are making an impact in the on-going efforts towards forest products sustainability. To be launched during the Institute’s 67th Anniversary celebration, the Narra Awards has been conceived to honor micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), cooperatives, and other industry players that have improved their products and have contributed to their communities after adopting and using the Institute’s technologies or services. The

Pupils at the DOST Day Care Center (DDCC) in Bicutan, Taguig City will soon use eco-friendly furniture in their classrooms. The DOST- Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) has turned over 12 sets of Silyang Pinoy – a school furniture primarily crafted from engineered bamboo. Developed by DOST-FPRDI, Silyang Pinoy is a multi-functional furniture (a combination of a chair and table) that easily transforms into a bed. This innovation proves invaluable during natural disasters when public schools are converted into evacuation centers. “The Silyang