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 ”).