Papua forest conservation

Indonesian Navy personnel and forestry enforcement officers have intercepted 23 containers of merbau timber suspected of originating from illegal logging in Nabire, Papua Tengah (Central Papua), in a joint operation …

An Indonesian children’s film rooted in Papua’s forests and cultural traditions is preparing to reach a wider international audience after winning the Global Peace and Friendship award at the 2026 …

The Indonesian government has officially designated the Maksegara conservation area, which spans 162,874.03 hectares of coastal waters in Papua Barat Daya (Southwest Papua), marking a significant development in the management …

Papua Province has reiterated its commitment to sustainable development by supporting the Indonesian Forest Concession Holders Association (APHI) to prepare a long-term roadmap for the forestry sector. The initiative will …

In the highlands of Papua, mornings often begin with fog hanging low above dense forest valleys. Rivers cut through untouched green terrain. Birds of paradise move across giant trees that, …

“Teman Tegar: Maira Whisper from Papua” is set to hit Indonesian theaters in 2026, and it’s aiming for more than just box office success. The film encourages viewers to pause, …

In the easternmost reaches of Indonesia, far from the bustle of Java’s cities and the industrial pulse of Sumatra, lies a landscape unlike any other. Towering mountains rise like natural …

Merauke – one of the districts at the eastern tip of Indonesia, now has a new tourist destination that offers the beauty and tranquility of the Papuan forest. Lotus Garden, …

Orchids are one of the many ornamental plants that have their own beauty value for those who love them. Scattered wild plants in these forests have beautiful flower petals that …