Showing posts with label Forestry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Forestry. Show all posts

Dec 18, 2013

Big Deforestation Drivers -- New Book with Infographics

From: ifsaworld@yahoogroups.com

The Global Canopy Programme is pleased to announce the release of The Little Book of Big Deforestation Drivers.
 
Over the last decade the demand for agricultural products for food, feed and fuel and the production of globally traded forest risk commodities (palm oil, beef, soya, and timber) have been responsible for driving the majority of tropical deforestation and forest degradation, which has major impacts on climate change, the provision of ecosystem services, and the sustainability of long term economic development.
 
The Little Book of Big Deforestation Drivers outlines the global context to the drivers of deforestation, provides a detailed overview of the most critical forest risk commodity supply chains, and presents a clear and realistic framework of 24 regulatory, market and supply chain catalysts that can act to reduce deforestation caused by these commodities.
 
The book is available to download in English, Bahasa Indonesia, French and Spanish from the GCP website at www.globalcanopy.org/LittleBookofDrivers.
 
The book makes use of infographics to illustrate the global production and consumption of key forest risk commodities and the complexity of global commodity supply chains. For example:
This hypothetical supply chain of a burger illustrates the complexity of global supply chains and the numerous actors and stages involved in the production and trade of a product from the forest to the end consumer.


Oct 10, 2013

The Landscapes Game: App Developer is Needed!!

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) advances human well-being, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to help shape policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. CIFOR is a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, with offices in Asia, Africa and South America.

CIFOR is looking for a App Developer 

Overview 
Drawing on concepts of Monopoly, SimCity, American Farmer and Snakes and Ladders, CIFOR scientists have developed a board game called the Landscapes Game that requires players to invest in different land uses or commodities to maximize their revenues while at the same time taking care of ecological and social conditions (see the player manual here).

Playing the Landscapes Game/@GlobalLF
The game has been played with communities across the world and has helped scientists better understand the dynamics of land competition, policy measures and sustainability of many different kinds of land uses.

We are now looking to engage a consultant or game development agency ahead of the Global Landscapes Forum on 16-17 November to bring this board game to the online world by creating a mobile phone app for Android and iOS.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

  1. Use relevant programming languages to design, develop and implement a mobile game version of the Landscapes Game
  2. Liaise with scientific project team and collect application development requirements; 
  3. Manage changes, bugs, and enhancements for the application; modify the application where necessary; and test its applicability to ensure it conforms to the specifications; 
  4. Conduct user acceptance testing and report results; 
  5. Provide end-user support; 
  6. Perform other related duties as required. 


Expressions of interest should be sent to Bruno Vander Velde b.vandervelde@cgiar.org and Sandra Caya s.caya@cgiar.org by 14 October 2013 and should include a portfolio of previous app/game development. Shortlisted applicants will be sent a more detailed brief in late October and asked to submit a proposal and budget for consideration.

CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

Sep 9, 2013

2014 Conservation Leadership Programme Awards

The Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) aims to advance biodiversity conservation globally by building the leadership capabilities of early-career conservation professionals working in places with limited capacity to address high-priority conservation issues. This partnership initiative, including BirdLife International, Conservation International, Fauna & Flora International, and Wildlife Conservation Society, has been building conservation leaders across the world for over 25 years. The Programme currently works toward its aims by offering awards, training and mentoring support. The CLP offers three levels of Conservation Awards:  

CLP projects must occur in and be led by nationals of countries excluded from the World Bank list of high-income economies across Africa, Asia, Eastern and South-eastern Europe, the Middle East, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, where there tends to be fewer resources and capacity for conservation. Exceptions include some high-income economies located in some temperate and tropical areas of high biological diversity but thought to have low national capacity for conservation, including the Pacific Islands, Caribbean Islands and the Middle East. Check country eligibility here.

The application deadline for full proposals is 11th November 2013 for ALL applications. Those applying for Conservation Follow-up and Conservation Leadership Awards must submit a Logical Framework to the CLP by Tuesday, 1st October 2013. CLP will provide feedback on all logical frameworks by 16th October and, based on this review, will either invite applicants to submit a full proposal or not. Awards will be announced in April 2014. Please visit the CLP website for detailed eligibility criteria, guidelines and an application form.
Successful applicants will: 1.) Develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of team members; 2.) Implement a focused, high-priority conservation project combining research and action; and 3.) Contribute to the long-term success of local conservation efforts. All eligible teams submitting an application will receive feedback on their proposal.

The CLP is piloting an Alumni Ambassador Programme this year whereby Future Conservationist Award applicants can request feedback on their proposals from CLP alumni in their region prior to submission. More information on this programme is found on the CLP website. Applicants may also contact a member of the CLP team well before and up to two weeks before the application deadline for advice on project eligibility, methods and project activities. The CLP may be able to put teams in touch with local partner offices or other experts who can provide additional advice.

A representative from each award-winning team will be invited to attend an international training event in June/July 2014 organized by the CLP to share ideas and develop skills, knowledge and contacts. Additionally, winning teams are able to network with experts from within each of the partner organisations and past winners. CLP team members are available to help with project implementation, including guidance required during the planning and team training stages.

Have additional questions or seeking advice? Email clp@birdlife.org for more information.
Please forward this announcement to potentially interested individuals, organizations or academic institutions.

Masters in Conservation Leadership, University of Cambridge - applications for 2014 now open!

Masters in Conservation Leadership 
Applications and scholarship support for October 2014

The Masters degree in Conservation Leadership at the University of Cambridge is a full-time, 11-month course aimed at graduates of leadership potential with at least three to five years of relevant experience in biodiversity conservation. Based in the University’s Department of Geography, a unique feature of this course is its delivery by members of the Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI), a partnership between six university departments and nine conservation organisations or networks based in and around Cambridge. The teaching focuses on issues of management and leadership, with the dual goals of developing conservationists with enhanced research skills and a greater awareness of the complex drivers of biodiversity loss, while also developing their ability to act and lead effectively. The course aims to deliver a world-class and interdisciplinary education in Conservation Leadership that is not available elsewhere.

 • We now welcome applications for entry to the course in October 2014. For further details on how to apply, please visit the course website: http://www.geog.cam.ac.uk/graduate/mphil/conservation
  • The final closing date for all applications is 3 December 2013.

We are pleased to confirm that the Miriam Rothschild Scholarship Programme in Conservation Leadership will continue to provide scholarship support to outstanding students from less developed and developing countries that are rich in biodiversity, to attend the Masters in Conservation Leadership. The number and size of these will vary from full scholarships, to partial scholarships that cover specific aspects of the funding package required by students. Applicants are also encouraged to seek out funding opportunities that might be available locally or nationally.

If you have any queries about making an application, please contact Emily Chenery, Programme Administrator: emily.chenery@geog.cam.ac.uk

Jul 4, 2013

WWF-ID: HOB International Communication Assistant

WWF-Indonesia urgently seeks a highly qualified candidate for the position of :

# HOB International Communication Assistant, this position will be based in Jakarta and report to HOB International Communication Officer.
The requirement is attached which explains the duties & major accountabilities of the position.

Interested candidates should send a covering letter with their CV to :

HR Department at : Gedung Graha Simatupang Tower 2 Unit C, 7th Floor Jl. Letjen TB. Simatupang Jakarta 12540
or to the email address vacancy@wwf.or.id

Closing date for this application is on Wednesday, July 10th 2013.

Apr 30, 2013

Administration/Finance Officer

Advertised:25-4-13 | Closing Date:25-5-13 

Yayasan Pecinta Taman Nasional (Friends Of The National Parks Foundation) 

Friends of the National Parks Foundation (FNPF) is a local grassroot organisation that is working on wildlife and habitat conservation in a holistic way. Current projects include habitat restoration, community development, conservation education and other wildlife conservation work. FNPF works in Kalimantan, Bali and the Nusa Penida islands. 

Administration/Finance Officer - Kalimantan Tengah - Pangkalanbun 

Requirements:

  1. Smooth running of day-to-day office administration 
  2. Ensure best practices in cash management, payroll, disbursements and reporting 
  3. Ensure timely and correct financial reporting 
  4. Ensure timely and correct activities report 
  5. Accurate maintenance of all financial records 
  6. Monitor program budgets 


Interested parties should send their application, along with a CV, latest education certificate and most recent photograph, by email to info@fnpf.org 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Mar 14, 2013

Senior Forest and Climate Change Consultant

Application Deadline: March 24, 2013
City: Vienna
Country: Austria
Organization: Österreichische Bundesforste AG

The international consulting department of Österreichische Bundesforste (the Austrian Federal Forest Joint Stock Company) is offering a position for a Senior Forest and Climate Change Consultant based in Purkersdorf near Vienna, Austria.

Main tasks:
  1. Project management, backstopping of projects, quality control and assurance, handling of contracts and financial controlling 
  2. Networking with partners, clients, associated experts and relevant stakeholders 
  3. Project acquisition; preparation of project proposals and technical offers, selection of partners and personnel for interdisciplinary teams 
  4. Business development; conceptual inputs in the further development of forest and climate change services, including climate change mitigation and adaptation 
  5.  Project implementation; international short-term (1-4 weeks) and medium-term missions (2-3 months) worldwide 
  6. Preparation of feasibility / policy studies and technical reports 
  7. Providing high-quality strategic advice, technical assistance and capacity building / training to clients 
  8. Conducting financial, economic, institutional and environmental analyses of projects 

Please click here for more information.

Nov 4, 2011

Exit Strategy After Project (ITTO PD 426/06 Rev.1 (F) - Ramin (2011)) Completion

Here are the documentations, as one of the exit strategy after project ITTO PD 426/06 Rev.1 (F) - Ramin (2011). We forward these documentations, from the Ministry of Forestry - Republic of Indonesia website.

  1. Leaflet - The Prevention of Further Loss and The Promotion of Rehabilitation and Plantation of Gonystylu
  2. Current Status of Ramin Seed Source in Sumatra
  3. Seed Source of Ramin in West and Central Kalimantan
  4. Training Needs To Improve CITES Implementation on Ramin In Indonesia
  5. Pedoman Identifikasi Kayu Ramin dan Kayu Mirip Ramin
  6. Leaflet - Hasil dan Rekomendasi ITTO PPD87
  7. Evaluation and the Promotion of CITES Implementation on Ramin in Indonesia
  8. Teknik Inventarisasi Sediaan Ramin di Hutan Rawa Gambut
  9. Panduan Inventarisasi Sediaan Ramin di Hutan Rawa Gambut
  10. Review of the Existing Methods and Design For Ramin Inventory in Peat Swamp Forest
  11. Panduan Penilaian Non-Detrimental Finding untuk Ramin Gonystylus spp
  12. Guideline for Non - Detrimental Finding Assessment on Ramin Gonystylus spp
  13. Manual Monitoring Musim Berbunga - Berbuah dan Produksi Benih Ramin (Gonystylus bancanus)
  14. Pedoman Teknis Pembuatan Stek Pucuk Ramin (Gonystylus bancanus)
  15. Evaluasi Sistem Silvikultur Hutan Rawa Gambut di Indonesia
  16. Literature Review on Gonystylus bancanus Botany Ecology and Potency
  17. Panduan Identifikasi Jenis-Jenis Ramin di Indonesia
  18. Report - Asian Workshop of the ITTO-CITES Project on Ensuring International Trade in CITES - listed Timb
  19. Identifikasi Gap Informasi Menuju Pengelolaan Hutan ramin Secara Lestari
  20. Information Gaps Toward Sustainable Managment and Conservation of Ramin
  21. Improving Inventory Design to Estimate Growing Stock of Ramin (Gonystylus bancanus) in Indonesia
  22. Silviculture, Study Plots, Seed Production and Propagation of Ramin - An Executive Summary Activity II
  23. Gonystylus spp (Ramin) - Population Status, Genetics and Gene Conservation
  24. Roadmap Toward Sustainable and Conservation of Ramin
  25. Booklet - Let's Save Ramin, Let's Save Peat Swamp Forests

ASEAN Regional Knowledge Network on Forest and Climate Change (The Documents)

Here are the documentations of the ASEAN Regional Knowledge Network on Forest and Climate Change, held on Sept 22-24, 2011 at Jogjakarta, Indonesia:
A Glance at ARKN-FCC.pdf
REPORT_ASEAN-ARKN YK 22-24 Sept 2011.pdf
Table of Contents - ARKN-FCC WS and Meeting 22-24 sEPTEMBER .pdf
ANNEX 1 - List of Participants _ARKN-FCC 2011.pdf
ANNEX 2 - Remarks of Government of Australia.pdf
ANNEX 3 - Opening Speech_Government of Indonesia.pdf
ANNEX 4 - Agenda of ARKN-FCC Meeting & Workshop _22-24 SEPTE.pdf
ANNEX 5 - ARKN-FCC Coordinator Presentation.pdf
ANNEX 6.1 - Indonesia Presentation on REL_RL and MRV.pdf
ANNEX 6.2 - Lao PDR Presentation on REL-MRV in Laos.pdf
ANNEX 6.3 - Vietnam Presentation on REL_RL and MRV in Vietna.pdf
ANNEX 6.4 - Malaysia Presentation on GHGs Inventory.pdf
ANNEX 6.5 - Thailand Presentation on GHGs Inventory.pdf
ANNEX 6.6 - Australia Presentation on Forest Management Refe.pdf
ANNEX 7.1 - Lecture Presentation 1 on REL _RL- Rizaldi Boer.pdf
ANNEX 7.2 - Lecture Presentation 2 on MRV System - Rob Water.pdf
ANNEX 8 - AMS submission on REDD+_ agreed draft by ARKN-FCC .pdf
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Vacancy: Positions vacants at Burung Indonesia

Burung Indonesia (BirdLife Indonesia Association) is the Indonesian partner of BirdLife International - a global partnership of conservation organizations that strives to conserve birds, their habitats, and global biodiversity. It was established on 15 July 2002, as an independent Indonesian non-government organisation, after working for 10 years as the program office of BirdLife International in Indonesia.

Burung Indonesia is developing a Resource Centre in Harapan Rainforest. Located in Jambi and South Sumatera, Harapan Rainforest is a 100,000 ha ecosystem restoration concession and it is the first project in Indonesia to be implemented under an ecosystem restoration licence, allowing the management of production forest for restoration rather than logging.

Burung Indonesia invites qualified individuals to submit their interest for the following positions by sending CV to: recruit@burung.org on 10 November 2011 at the latest.

Communication and Outreach Specialist (COS)

Experienced in the design and production of awareness/promotion materials; Experience in developing public awareness and outreach programs; Experience in report and content writing, design and production of awareness/promotion materials; Experience in managing media activities, and press releases; and willing to stay in the field for a long period of time.

Main tasks: Develops clear written content for a variety of audiences (government, private sector, schools etc) for use on the program website and within print materials; manages the development and editing of high quality written materials including lesson learnt, factual stories, publications, press releases, pitch letters, Q & As, and other communications materials in cooperation with relevant units and job holders; Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of communication strategy and provides recommendations for adjusting the strategy as necessary. Strong writing skills a must.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts degree, preferably in Communications, Journalism, or a PR related discipline. Minimum 4 years experience. Please provide samples of work/portfolio with the application.

Research & Communication Officer (RCO)

Demonstrated experience in the analysis of sustainable natural resource management issues; writing position papers; information briefs and lessons learned; experience in working with a variety of stakeholders.

Main tasks: Carry out studies on sustainable natural resource management issues; coordinate knowledge centre staff in disseminating information on sustainable natural resource management to a variety of stakeholders; compile and analyze data on climate change issues; network with a variety of stakeholders. Strong writing skills a must.

Qualifications: Ecology, forestry, or conservation management related degree with at least 4 years of experience working in natural resources management and development. Please provide samples of work/portfolio with the application.

Recruitment

Burung Indonesia

Jl. Dadali No. 32,

BOGOR 16161

Telp. +62 251 8357 222

Fax. +62 251 8357 961

Website: www.burung.org

Aug 16, 2011

Vacancy: Positions vacants at Burung Indonesia

cid:image001.jpg@01C9887E.365A8A90 Burung Indonesia (BirdLife Indonesia Association) is the Indonesian partner of BirdLife International - a global partnership of conservation organizations that strives to conserve birds, their habitats, and global biodiversity. It was established on 15 July 2002, as an independent Indonesian non-government organisation, after working for 10 years as the program office of BirdLife International in Indonesia.

Burung Indonesia is developing a Resource Centre in Harapan Rainforest. Located in Jambi and South Sumatera, Harapan Rainforest is a 100,000 ha ecosystem restoration concession and it is the first project in Indonesia to be implemented under an ecosystem restoration licence, allowing the management of production forest for restoration rather than logging.

Burung Indonesia invites qualified individuals to submit their interest for the following positions by sending CV to: recruit@burung.org on 26 August 2011 at the latest. Please note that all positions will be based in Harapan Rainforest but with approximately 30% of the time spent in Burung Indonesia’s Bogor office.

1. Head of Harapan Resource Centre (HRC)

Knowledge and skills about knowledge management processes, infrastructures, and principles; Proven leadership qualities, training, communication and negotiation skills; and Good project management experience.

Main tasks:

· Coordinate knowledge development team in the Resource Centre;

· Design knowledge management strategy;

· Oversee implementation of knowledge management system;

· Train and educate staff and other stakeholders on use of the knowledge management system, and provide and/or facilitate ongoing support for users of the system;

· Willing to stay in the field for a long period of time.

Qualitfication:

University degree in social sciences, information or similar skills. At least 5 years of relevant working experience.

2. Knowlege Management Officer (KMO)

Demonstrated experience in developing and managing databases and information systems well as in training users in using the information systems; Working knowledge in designing and analysing data and survey questionnaires; Working knowledge in maintaining web site.

Main tasks:

· Implement and monitor knowledge management strategy in the resource centre;

· Capture, document and analyze assets;

· Design and coordinate capacity building for field staff;

· Oversees the development of database and information management;

· Willing to stay in the field for a long period of time.

Qualifications:

University degree in communication, information, education or similar skills. At least 5 years of relevant working experience.

3. Forest Resource Management Specialist (FRMS)

Thorough knowledge of multiple use forest resource management, protection and conservation; Proven technical skills in production forest resource management; Considerable knowledge of forest rehabilitation and restoration and forestry regulations; Extensive experience with community agroforestry management and business; Familiar with forest-climate issues.

Main tasks:

· Provide inputs in the planning and administration of forest restoration programs such as, but not limited to: forest inventory, silviculture, fire protection, insect and disease protection, forest rehabilation and reforestation;

· Coordinates and assists in the administration and conduct of research, and other projects;

· Documents knowledge and experience based on the forestry operation;

· Involved in developing training programs for field staff;

· Willing to stay in the field for a long period of time.

Qualifications:

Degree in forestry and considerable professional experience in forest resources management; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. At least 5 years of relevant working experience.

4. Communication and Outreach Specialist (COS)

Experienced in design and production of awareness/promotion materials; Experience in developing public awareness and outreach campaigns; Experience in report and content writing, design and production of awareness/promotion materials; Experience in developing public awareness and outreach programs; Experience in managing media activities, and press releases.

Main tasks:

· Develops clear written content for technical and non-technical audiences for use on the program website and within print materials;

· Manages the development and editing of high quality written materials including lesson learnt, factual stories, publications, press releases, pitch letters, Q & As, and other communications materials in cooperation with relevant units and job holders;

· Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of communication strategy and provides recommendations for adjusting the strategy as necessary.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts degree, preferably in Communications, Journalism, or a PR related discipline. Minimum 4 years experience, with development experience required.

Recruitment

Burung Indonesia

Jl. Dadali No. 32,

BOGOR 16161

Telp. +62 251 8357 222

Fax. +62 251 8357 961

Website: www.burung.org

Jun 15, 2011

Rainforest Alliance Agriculture Auditing Services Coordinator, Asia Pacific

Advertised: 10-6-11 | Closing Date: 10-7-11
Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
The Rainforest Alliance Agriculture Auditing Services Coordinator, Asia Pacific, will provide coordination and oversight in the implementation of Rainforest Alliance agriculture auditing services in the region, with a primary focus on Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam, China, the Pacific Islands and the Philippines. S/he will provide assistance to the Associate Regional Manager to expand the Rainforest Alliance agriculture auditing services in the region.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a regional strategy for client, area and certified volume targets for certification in Asia Pacific with theAssociate Regional Manager and the Sustainable Agriculture Division
  • Facilitate the execution of agriculture assessments and audits in the Asia-Pacific Region to include budgeting, service contracts, team identification, logistical planning, support to consultants, report review, liaise with clients and finalize reports for approval
  • Develop and implement audit schedules and ensure timely and efficient completion of audits
  • Ensure efficiency, quality control and adherence to appropriate agriculture technical and administration certification protocols for all jobs directly under his/her responsibilities
  • Recruit and manage qualified consultants and auditors and provide for their training, including cooperation with auditing bodies in the region
  • Ensure that invoices are issued for all activities related to auditing in region and follow up on pending payments.
  • Provide monthly expense and progress reports to the Associate Regional Manager, including tracking of payments from clients and tracking of invoices from consultants/auditors
  • Act as lead auditor on selected audits, incorporating and evaluating trainee auditors
  • Provide first response to complaints and disputes related to audits
  • Provide input for agriculture certification policy development and technical improvements to the certification system
  • Supervise the Customer Service Associate for Asia Pacific and Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in agronomy or related field
  • 3-5 years of agriculture sector experience in Indonesia
  • Must be familiar with agricultural certification, supply chains, agriculture production andprocessing activities both large-scale and small-scale
  • Proven ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations
  • Excellent computer skills (MS Office and Internet)
  • Familiarity with certification/verification issues and systems, involving agriculture andsmall-scale producers preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English, verbal communicationskills in Indonesian, written skills in Indonesian preferred, other Asia Pacific languages are an advantage
  • Must have strong planning, analytical, and client relationship management skills, with ability to juggle multiple activities simultaneously while adhering to deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively in Indonesia and other countries in South East Asia up to 40% of the time and to spend significant periods in rural areas.

To apply: Send resume, cover letter & salary history to

PT Rainforest Alliance
Griya Alamanda Blok No. 17, Jl. Kapten Cok Agung Tresna Denpasar 80234
or by email to asia_pacific@ra.org

Only candidates authorized to work in Indonesia will be considered for this role
The Rainforest Alliance is an equal opportunity employer

Jun 6, 2011

3D Laser Mapping for Indonesian Forestry

Wednesday, 15th June 2011 at 08:30 to 16:30 (GMT+7)
Hotel Bumi Karsa & Birawa Assembly Hall
Komplek Bidakara
Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 71-73
Pancoran - Jakarta, 12870



Credent Technology (Asia) Pte Ltd, in conjunction with PT Credent Teknologi, is bringing together an exciting group of speakers and will host a seminar focused on the application and use of airborne LiDAR technology, imagery, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Indonesian forestry. Presentation topics include forest production, forest conservation, and plantation development and management. To address the diverse audience of attendees, the seminar will be comprised of two 1/2 day seminars, with the morning focused on an introduction to LiDAR for forestry, REDD, forest conservation and the utilzation of Esri's ArcGIS and LiDAR. The afternoon sessions will focus on the benefits of LiDAR and other data to assist forest concessionaires (RIL & FSC) develop better harvest plans and plantation development on degraded forest lands. An additional presentation is planned on the process, considerations and costs of acquiring an aerial LiDAR survey. Attendees can attend the morning session only, just the afternoon session, or both. Lunch will be served and the event is free for attendees.


Registration on http://credent-3d-laser-mapping-for-i.ettend.com/

May 20, 2011

SBY Signs Decree on 2-Year Deforestation Moratorium

Fidelis E Satriastanti | May 19, 2011 | The Jakarta Globe

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has finally signed a two-year moratorium on the conversion into logging concessions of almost half of the total forest cover in Indonesia.
The moratorium is part of a bilateral agreement with Norway in which Indonesia will receive $1 billion to launch activities under the United Nations-backed Reducing Emissions From Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD Plus) program.
Agus Purnomo, a presidential adviser on climate change, said the moratorium applied to all peatlands and primary forests that had not been reserved for any purpose and for which no permits had been issued.
Agus said 64 million hectares of Indonesia’s 130 million hectares of total forest cover was protected by the moratorium, which took effect after Yudhoyono signed the decree on Thursday.
The adviser said that although existing laws already protected primary forests, the decree was needed to reinforce anti-logging measures.
“This is to make [the law] stronger. Primary forests, if touched, will mean violating the decree and there will be legal consequences,” Agus said.
The moratorium had originally been expected to take effect on Jan. 1, but it was delayed pending the decree’s signing.
The plan received a push from Norway, which sent a letter to the national government saying peatland and primary forests should not be logged.
However, Agus said logging could still continue in secondary forests, those regrown after being damaged by fires or logging.
Environment Minister Gusti Muhammad Hatta said in March that even before a decree was signed, a moratorium had already been in place.
“We’ve banned the clearing of peatland and primary forests since the start of the year,” Gusti said. “We’ve already stopped issuing permits. The decree is only to provide legal certainty.”
Elfian Effendi, executive director of Greenomics, a forestry advocacy group, welcomed Yudhoyono’s decision.
“At this stage, we need to look at the political attitude of the president, who has given attention to forestry issues, even though the substance of the decree may not be perfect,” he said.
“We have to admit that not all leaders of country would want to take that step.”
Bustar Maitar, the head of Greenpeace’s forests campaign, also welcomed the decree, but he said the state should prove it can fully enforce the ban.
“We expect a meaningful moratorium which will protect Indonesian forests,” Bustar said on Thursday. “This should include the protection of all remaining natural forests, full protection of peatlands and a review of existing concession permits.”

May 8, 2011

A Simple Timber Cruising Template

Created by Bruce Springer as freeware
A template to be used with MicroSoft Excel
Not for resale


Here is a handy template that can help you inventory your forest. The spreadsheet was designed by forester Bruce Springer and is a quick and easy way to generate general forest inventory data. It was created with simplicity in mind and can be used by either a tree owner or a forester.

Mr. Spinger can be contacted for technical assistance at bvspring@hiwaay.net You should be advised that Mr. Springer makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of this program and should be used only for quick estimates - not for a detailed inventory. It is designed to use in the Southern United States but can be converted to use in other areas of North America.

You must have Microsoft Excel to run the template.

INSTRUCTIONS
: First, print a copy of an "empty" Tree Tally Sheet and use as your field recording sheet. Enter hand recorded cruise inventory data on the Tree Tally Sheet page/tab.


Use TAB to view information field by field. All other pages will be automatically completed as you fill out data on the Tree Tally Sheet. This spreadsheet is write protected and you cannot change any fields other than those with yellow shading.


TAB 1
- Tree Tally Sheet - You must manually enter acreage, tree heights and diameters by species, and number of plots on this sheet.


TAB 2
- Trees Per Acre - Automatically records the number of trees per acre based on your choice of cruise design (10 BAF Prism; 1/5th acre; 1/10th acre; 100% measure)
.

TAB 3
- Basal Area Per Acre - Automatically records the basal area per acre (only when using 10 BAF Prism cruise design).


TAB 4
- Volume Per Tree - Volumes assigned to each tree for blow-up.


TAB 5
- Volumes Per Acre - Automatically records blown-up total volumes by species, by diameter and height, and by merchantability class.


TAB 6
- Unit Rates - Tree prices are assigned to each tree for blow-up (changable in yellow shaded area).


TAB 7
- Values - Automatically estimates tree values based on unit rates assigned.


May 7, 2011

i-Tree: Strengthen Your Urban Forest Management

i-Tree is a state-of-the-art, peer-reviewed software suite from the USDA Forest Service that provides urban forestry analysis and benefits assessment tools. The i-Tree Tools help communities of all sizes to strengthen their urban forest management and advocacy efforts by quantifying the structure of community trees and the environmental services that trees provide.

Since the initial release of the i-Tree Tools in August 2006, numerous communities, non-profit organizations, consultants, volunteers and students have used i-Tree to report on individual trees, parcels, neighborhoods, cities, and even entire states. By understanding the local, tangible ecosystem services that trees provide, i-Tree users can link urban forest management activities with environmental quality and community livability. Whether your interest is a single tree or an entire forest, i-Tree provides baseline data that you can use to demonstrate value and set priorities for more effective decision-making.

i-Tree Tools are in the public domain and are freely accessible. We invite you to explore http://www.itreetools.org to learn more about how i-Tree can make a difference in your community.

May 4, 2011

CIFOR: Photo and Video Editor is Needed

The Center For International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is looking to hire a Photo and Video Editor. This person will be responsible for the editing and packaging of all CIFOR’s multimedia products. CIFOR has a growing online photographic and video presence through YouTube and Flickr. The Photo and Video Editor will report to the Media Liaison and Outreach Manager.

Duties

  • Edit videos (including conceptualizing stories and writing scripts) and upload them to Youtube.
  • Manage CIFOR’s photo librabry: Select, edit and upload photographs to Flickr.
  • Work with web and print publishing teams to provide photographs and video for publications and websites.
  • Maintain and manage all photo and video equipment.
  • Assist with photo and video shooting when required.

Skills required

  • Extensive experience photo editing (Aperture, Photoshop).
  • Extensive experience video editing (Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premier).
  • Experience using YouTube, Flickr and other online content platforms.
  • Previous experience shooting photos and video an advantage.
  • Fluent English speaker and writer.

CIFOR is located in Bogor and the successful candidate must be willing and capable of traveling to the office each day. Initial engagement will be for six months – and this may be renewed depending on the need.

Please send you CV and show reel (if you have one) to Budhy Kristanty at b.kristanty@cgiar.org

May 2, 2011

JOB : GIS & Forest Planning Officer

We are a Non-Government Organization part of global network, which is one of the largest conservation organizations. Currently we are looking for the following position for East Borneo office : GIS & Forest Planning Officer, code: GIS

With requirement:
  • S1 Geography, forestry, biology, environment
  • 2 years of experiences
  • Excellent English skill
  • Computer literate
  • Familiar with GIS software
  • GIS/Database training
Responsibilities such as:
  1. To ensure thework plans process, evaluation and monitoring and reporting of the spatial planning
  2. Coordinate and exchange of data into another room with an outside party
  3. Working in the field for data retrieval is equipped with a compass, GPS, PDA, camera and binocular.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send application letter not later than 2 (two) weeks after this advertisement to: vacancy.wwf@gmail.com. Please put the vacancy code as subject and only shortlisted will be proceed.

Source: Mailist - April 27, 2011

Jul 23, 2010

Online Discussion on Forestry Finance, REDD and the Carbon Market


Investing in forestry and timber assets is nothing new. But the possibility of generating carbon credits by reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) has triggered a dramatic increase in investor interest.

To help you understand what kind of projects are currently being undertaken, the potential to use the credits as voluntary offsets or for compliance in mandatory emission reduction regimes, and the risks involved, Environmental Finance Events invites you to participate in Forestry Finance, REDD & the Carbon Market webinar on 6 August. 

Our panel of expert speakers will explain and discuss the most pressing issues in this fast moving area, including: