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Developing a robust information system on the potential of wood production and carbon sequestration is essential to promote sustainable forest management in South Kalimantan, Indonesia, where the timber industry is important for economic growth, value-added products, and export potential. This information system would provide forest managers and policymakers with reliable and up-to-date information on the potential of wood production and carbon emission/sequestration, as well as the monitoring and evaluation of progress toward sustainable forest management goals. This system would facilitate evidence-based decision-making, leading to more sustainable forest management practices. This could also lead to the development of new forest-based industries, job creation, and income generation for local communities.

The project aims to contribute to the effective planning and monitoring sustainable forest management practices in South Kalimantan, Indonesia. Specifically, the project is to develop an information and database system on the potential of wood production and carbon emission/sequestration to facilitate decision-making, identify opportunities and monitor the progress of sustainable forest management in South Kalimantan, Indonesia.

To ensure the effective achievement of sustainable forest management, the project intends to produce three outputs:

1)       Strengthening the data and information collection system to assess changes in forest cover, forest growth, carbon stocks, wood production, social information and others as a solid foundation for sustainable forest management.

2)       Improving the wood and carbon information systems to support decision-making tools and monitoring and evaluation of progress totoward achieving sustainable forest management goals

3)       Enhancing the coordination of SFM policy information network systems with engagement of forest managers, policymakers, local communities, academics and other relevant groups