The document discusses Asia Pulp & Paper's efforts to support sustainable peatland management in Indonesia. It details APP's sustainability roadmap and forest conservation policy, which include developing best practices for water management on peatlands through extensive data collection and monitoring. APP is also working to restore retired production areas and conduct research on alternative tree species and community-based restoration efforts to support Indonesia's goal of becoming carbon neutral.

1. Private Sector’s Role in Sustainable Peat Management
to Support Indonesia Net Sink FoLU 2030
COP 26 2021, Glasgow
Elim Sritaba, Chief Sustainability Officer
Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) Sinar Mas

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Improving the management of peatland

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APP Sinar Mas - Sustainability Roadmap Vision (SRV) 2030 + Forest Conservation Policy (FCP)
SRV 2030, launched in 2020
FCP, launched in 2013
Through the implementation of SRV 2030,
we aim to support the achievement of Indonesia’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) as well as the effort to tackle climate change.

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Developing Best Practice Management on Peat
Immediate
moratorium
for new
development
on peat since
February 2013
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Data Collection Data Analysis Design &
Implementation
4x LiDAR mapping between 2015-2019 to map to gather a series of
peat data in different conditions and interventions:
1. Data collected include peat distribution, topography and hydrology data.
2. Some 11,000 km flown over East Sumatra and West Kalimantan, in 2015
3. Flights are over APP suppliers’ concessions and surrounding areas on peat
4. LiDAR data coverage effectively ~4.5 million hectares

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Stages of Planning Water Management on Peat
ANALYSIS LIDAR to Contour SURVEY Topography & Peat Depth
ZONATION water management infrastructure IMPLEMENTATION water zoning
WATER ZONING
AREA MAPPING
DETERMINING
WATER ZONING AREA
FIELD IDENTIFICATION
CONTOUR ANALYSIS

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Water Zone Mapping
PT Wirakarya Sakti

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Canal Blocks Map
PT Wirakarya Sakti

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Water Level Measurement Point (TMAT) Map
PT Wirakarya Sakti

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Infrastructure for Monitoring – PT Wirakarya Sakti
Monitoring of PROPER Gambut Plot Manual and Logger 2 x a month based on schedule (256 Monitoring Plots )
Plot Subsidance Pole Monitoring (Dipwell) (86 Plots)
Manual Rainfall Monitoring
Station (23 Units)
Water Level Monitoring By Zone (150 units)

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Water Level Monitoring Report on Peat Production Function – PT Wirakarya Sakti
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Original Ground Water Level
Original Ground Level
Acasia crassicarpa
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Before
After
Value
(cm)

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▪ Automatic data collection from water table sensors with latest technology
▪ Minimize human intervention – data collection used to be 15 days per TPMAT
▪ Centralized monitoring water table dashboard with alert and traffic light system
▪ Quick response, rapid access and handle & prevent flood that impact to MAI
7 Unit 1 Network Server
13 Unit
1 Centralized
Dashboard
Quick
Response
Quick
Action
Handling &
Prevention
Open & Close Water Gate
Road & Canal Access
Focus on Early Warning
Automatic Data Logger for Water Management sensors in peatland

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Retirement of Production Areas on Critical Peat
Retirement of Plantation Area:
• PT Satria Perkasa Agung Riau in Kerumutan
landscape 1.994 ha
• PT Tripupa Jaya Sumsel in Sembilang Landscape
4,834 ha
• PT Rimba Hutani Mas Sumsel in Sembilang
landscape 477 ha
• A sample of one area where natural regeneration has taken place
in the retired area.
• These two pictures are approximately one year apart.

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Water Level Monitoring on the Retired Area (PT Tri Pupa Jaya)
<<data grafik perbaikan ketinggian air di TPJ>>

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Restoration on Former Production Area
Challenge in Natural Succession
Natural succession taking place is mostly wild acacia, due to:
1. The abundance of acacia seedlings
2. The nature of acacia as pioneer species which can grow in
harsh condition.
To address this, APP is working together with an international
research institution, NUS Environmental Research Institute
(NERI).
Revegetation plot and enrichment activities in retired peat dome peaks
Wild acacia growing on retired
peat dome peaks with natural
succession approach (after 2 years)
In accordance to the Government Regulation and guidance, in
conducting peat restoration activities on peat dome peaks,
we adopt 2 approaches:
1. Establish revegetation plots and conduct enrichment
planting.
2. Natural succession / regeneration

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Peat Restoration Research with NERI (video)

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Research on Alternative Species
Shorlisting tree species to only 5 species (originally 12 species)
4 trials that are conducted:
1. Species trials
2. Fertilizer trials
3. Spacing trials
4. Demonstration plantations
Trial plot area: 23 hectares with canal blocks to maintain water level at 25 cm.
One of the main challenges - the growth and yield of the trialed species
compared to the control species (Acacia Crassicarpa).
▪ To address this, we have been conducting research on Mychoriza, to boost
the growth of the trees on peat.
▪ Some species shows significant growth when treated with mychoriza – even
showing twice the growth compared to the one not treated with mychoriza.

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Collaboration for Community-based Peat Protection & Restoration
Combining Science and Community-based approach on protection and restoration of Lowland and Peat Forests.
Project areas: Musi Banyuasin district and Banyuasin district, South Sumatra
Science collaborations:
1. Collaboration with P3SEKPI and Gadjah Mada University (UGM) to
develop effective, efficient and scientific justification strategy for
peat restoration program
2. The collaboration will also work with the Regional Peat Restoration
Team (TRGD) or district government to monitor peat restoration
effort on the field, and integrate the project into the provincial and
national target in peat restoration.
Community involvement:
1. Engagement with 3 villages in project areas on nurseries
management and compost production for their alternative
livelihood.
2. Including community members as part of SMART Patrol team
P3SEKPI
Partners:
Community nursery areas

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Thank You

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