Dec 18, 2013
Big Deforestation Drivers -- New Book with Infographics
Oct 10, 2013
The Landscapes Game: App Developer is Needed!!
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).
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Playing the Landscapes Game/@GlobalLF |
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:
- Use relevant programming languages to design, develop and implement a mobile game version of the Landscapes Game;
- Liaise with scientific project team and collect application development requirements;
- Manage changes, bugs, and enhancements for the application; modify the application where necessary; and test its applicability to ensure it conforms to the specifications;
- Conduct user acceptance testing and report results;
- Provide end-user support;
- 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.
Sep 9, 2013
2014 Conservation Leadership Programme Awards
- Future Conservationist Awards: Approximately 20 awards of up to $15,000 each
- Conservation Follow-up Awards: Approximately 6 awards of up to $25,000 each (available only to previous CLP Future Conservationist Award winners)
- Conservation Leadership Awards: 1 award of $50,000 (available only to previous CLP Follow-up Award winners)
Masters in Conservation Leadership, University of Cambridge - applications for 2014 now open!
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
# 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
Requirements:
- Smooth running of day-to-day office administration
- Ensure best practices in cash management, payroll, disbursements and reporting
- Ensure timely and correct financial reporting
- Ensure timely and correct activities report
- Accurate maintenance of all financial records
- Monitor program budgets
Mar 14, 2013
Senior Forest and Climate Change Consultant
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:
- Project management, backstopping of projects, quality control and assurance, handling of contracts and financial controlling
- Networking with partners, clients, associated experts and relevant stakeholders
- Project acquisition; preparation of project proposals and technical offers, selection of partners and personnel for interdisciplinary teams
- Business development; conceptual inputs in the further development of forest and climate change services, including climate change mitigation and adaptation
- Project implementation; international short-term (1-4 weeks) and medium-term missions (2-3 months) worldwide
- Preparation of feasibility / policy studies and technical reports
- Providing high-quality strategic advice, technical assistance and capacity building / training to clients
- 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
- Leaflet - The Prevention of Further Loss and The Promotion of Rehabilitation and Plantation of Gonystylu
- Current Status of Ramin Seed Source in Sumatra
- Seed Source of Ramin in West and Central Kalimantan
- Training Needs To Improve CITES Implementation on Ramin In Indonesia
- Pedoman Identifikasi Kayu Ramin dan Kayu Mirip Ramin
- Leaflet - Hasil dan Rekomendasi ITTO PPD87
- Evaluation and the Promotion of CITES Implementation on Ramin in Indonesia
- Teknik Inventarisasi Sediaan Ramin di Hutan Rawa Gambut
- Panduan Inventarisasi Sediaan Ramin di Hutan Rawa Gambut
- Review of the Existing Methods and Design For Ramin Inventory in Peat Swamp Forest
- Panduan Penilaian Non-Detrimental Finding untuk Ramin Gonystylus spp
- Guideline for Non - Detrimental Finding Assessment on Ramin Gonystylus spp
- Manual Monitoring Musim Berbunga - Berbuah dan Produksi Benih Ramin (Gonystylus bancanus)
- Pedoman Teknis Pembuatan Stek Pucuk Ramin (Gonystylus bancanus)
- Evaluasi Sistem Silvikultur Hutan Rawa Gambut di Indonesia
- Literature Review on Gonystylus bancanus Botany Ecology and Potency
- Panduan Identifikasi Jenis-Jenis Ramin di Indonesia
- Report - Asian Workshop of the ITTO-CITES Project on Ensuring International Trade in CITES - listed Timb
- Identifikasi Gap Informasi Menuju Pengelolaan Hutan ramin Secara Lestari
- Information Gaps Toward Sustainable Managment and Conservation of Ramin
- Improving Inventory Design to Estimate Growing Stock of Ramin (Gonystylus bancanus) in Indonesia
- Silviculture, Study Plots, Seed Production and Propagation of Ramin - An Executive Summary Activity II
- Gonystylus spp (Ramin) - Population Status, Genetics and Gene Conservation
- Roadmap Toward Sustainable and Conservation of Ramin
- Booklet - Let's Save Ramin, Let's Save Peat Swamp Forests
ASEAN Regional Knowledge Network on Forest and Climate Change (The Documents)
Vacancy: Positions vacants at Burung 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
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
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
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
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
May 8, 2011
A Simple Timber Cruising Template

A template to be used with MicroSoft Excel
Not for resale
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
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
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
With requirement:
- S1 Geography, forestry, biology, environment
- 2 years of experiences
- Excellent English skill
- Computer literate
- Familiar with GIS software
- GIS/Database training
- To ensure thework plans process, evaluation and monitoring and reporting of the spatial planning
- Coordinate and exchange of data into another room with an outside party
- Working in the field for data retrieval is equipped with a compass, GPS, PDA, camera and binocular.
Source: Mailist - April 27, 2011
Jul 23, 2010
Online Discussion on Forestry Finance, REDD and the Carbon Market
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: