Govt. Streamlines River Basin Rehabilitation: Standardized Cooperation Agreements Set to Accelerate Ecosystem Restoration Projects

The Minister of Forestry (“Minister”) has issued Circular No. SE.5/MENHUT/SETJEN/KUM.02/7/2026 (“Circular 5/2026”) on the Implementation of Ecosystem Restoration as an Obligation for River Basin (Daerah Aliran Sungai – “DAS”) Rehabilitation in Nature Reserve Areas (Kawasan Suaka Alam – “KSA”) and Nature Conservation Areas (Kawasan Pelestarian Alam – “KPA”) by Holders of Forest Area Utilization Approvals (Persetujuan Penggunaan Kawasan Hutan – “PPKH”) and Holders of Forest Area Release Approvals due to Forest Area Exchanges (Persetujuan Pelepasan Kawasan Hutan Akibat Tukar Menukar Kawasan Hutan - “PKTMKH”).