7. CFBTI

The Centre for Forest Biotechnology and Tree Improvement Research (CFBTI) is the leading institution in forest tree improvement research under FORDA (the Research Development and Innovation Agency, Ministry of Environment and Forestry - The Republic of Indonesia).

We address the most pressing challenges of forest tree genetics, improvement and conservation, aimed to support people and industrial forest plantation programs in Indonesia. We work with numbers of national and international partners; we have established more than 100 seed sources and revealed at least 5 improved seeds of forest tree species from 11 species tested in the last couple decade.

We are also recognized in scientific facilities of molecular genetics tool such as DNA identification for flora and fauna genetic variations, which now also promising in log tracking purpose to anticipate illegal logging issue. Our office is located in Special District Province of Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

INDONESIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTRY RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION AGENCY

International Seminar on Challenges of

Sustainable Forest Plantation

Development On 26th November 2015 in Yogyakarta Indonesia

CENTER FOR FOREST BIOTECHNOLOGY AND

TREE IMPROVEMENT RESEARCH

Contact Us: “International Seminar on Challenges of Sustainable Forest Plantation

Development” 26 November 2015 Organizer:

CFBTI – The Centre for Forest Biotechnology and Tree Improvement Research

Jl . Palagan Tentara Pelajar Km. 15 Purwobinangun, Pakem, Sleman, Yogyakarta 55582. INDONESIA. Phone. +62274 895954, +62274 896080;

Fac. +62274 896080; Website: For more information please visit www.biotifor.or.id

Contact Person: Mrs. Dyah Nurhandayani, Mr. Yudi F. Hudaya, Mrs. Maya Retnasari Registration and General Enquiries: Email: breeding@biotifor.or.id

1. Background and Objectives “International Seminar on Challenges of Sustainable

Forest Plantation Development”- integrating sustainable forest plantation management, environmental isues, regulations, social economic and trends to market strategy, will be held on 26th November2015 in Indonesia, hosted by the government of Indonesia and organized by the Center for Forest Biotechnology and Tree Improvement Research (CFBTI), with support from the Research Development and Innovation Agency (FORDA).

As natural forest availability continues to decline, almost all incremental supply will undoubtedly need to come from timber plantations. Planted Forests recently cover 264 million hectares and account for 7 percent of all forests (FAO), while new forest plantations areas are reported as being established globally at the rate of 5 million hectares per year, with Asia and South America were accounted have more new plantations than other regions. About 3 million hectares per year of the new plantations established are estimated successful. Forest plantations are used in combating desertification, absorbing carbon to offset carbon emissions, protecting soil and water, rehabilitating lands exhausted from other land uses, providing rural employment, landscape and maintaining biodiversity. In this context tree improvement is used as the application of principles of forest genetics and other disciplines, such as tree biology, silviculture and economics, to develop genetically improved varieties that increase the quantity and quality of harvested product. Forest plantations should be managed in accordance with a defined end-use objective and in compliance with sustainable forest plantation management principles and practices. With this background, this seminar will be convened with the following:

To overview the international trends related to countries forest policy on Forest Plantation Development and current issues;

To review implementation of policy tools, instruments and regulations related to forest plantation development, and to share experiences and lessons learned;

To discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead as contribution to international negotiation.

2. Target audience Participants will include experts and policy makers

from countries, international organizations and institutions, researchers, academia, NGOs, industry and others. The number of the expected participants, including audience, is 300.

3. Keynote speakers • Dr. IB. Putera Parthama, Director General of SFM,

Indonesia (International trends related to countries forest policy and current issues on Forest Plantation Development).

• Prof. Andrew Lowe, Adelaide University, Australia (Forest genetics fundamental in Forest Plantation Development).

• Himlal Baral, PhD (CIFOR) (Managing planted forest for multiple environmental services – lessons from Asia and the Pacific).

4. Program The Program of the seminar will consist of

three major parts: an opening & introductory session; technical sessions; and concluding session. The Opening Remarks will be conveyed by representatives from hosting country. At session 1 the keynote speakers will deliver an overview of international trends and discussion on policy tools and instruments related to forest plantation development to provide a platform for the discussion in the subsequent sessions; at session 2 will be delivered an introductory to implementation of policy tools, instruments and regulations related to sustainable forest plantation development; the next session there will be presentations on experiences of implementation, challenges and opportunities ahead; at final session there will be discussion and conclusion.

5. Date and Venue “International Seminar on Challenges of Sustainable

Forest Plantation Development” will be convened on 26th

November2015 at Inna Garuda Hotel, Jl. Malioboro 60, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 55213.

6. Agenda (tentative; all speakers and facilitators to be confirmed)

The tentative agenda will be arranged with following:

Time Title Speaker

08.00 – 09.00 Registration and Morning Coffee

Opening Session

09.00 – 09.20 Opening Remarks by representatives from hosting country

- Dr. Siti Nurbaya, Minister of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia

- Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, Governor of Yogyakarta

- Dr. Henry Bastaman, Director General of Research Development and Innovation Agency (FORDA)

09.20 – 09.35 Books and Improved Seed Products Launching

Facilitator

09.35 – 09.50 Coffee break

Session 1: Overview of the international trends and discussion on policy tools and instruments related to forest plantation development to provide a platform for the discussion in the subsequent sessions

09.50 – 10.05 overview the international trends related to countries forest policy and current issues on Forest Plantation Development

Dr. Ida Bagus Putera Parthama, Director General of SFM, Indonesia

10.05 – 10.20 Overview the forest genetics fundamental in Forest Plantation Development

Prof. Andrew Lowe (Adelaide Univ, Australia)

10.20 – 10.35 Managing planted forest for multiple environmental services – lessons from Asia and the Pacific

Dr. Himlal Baral (CIFOR)

10.35 – 11.05 Comments, questions and answers Participants, Keynote speakers

Session 2:Implementation of policy tools, instruments and regulations related to sustainable forest plantation development

11.05 – 11.35 Introducing a variety of policy tools, instruments, regulations and their implementation related to forest plantation development, and to share experiences and lessons learned.

1. TBC 2. TBC

11.35 – 11.55 Comments, questions and answers Participants and presenters

11.55 – 13.00 Lunch break and networking

Session 3: Presentations on experiences of implementation, challenges and opportunities ahead.

13.00 – 13.45 Presentations 1. International organization 2. Institution 3. Researcher

13.45 – 14.15 Comments, questions and answers Participants and presenters

14.15 – 14.35 Coffee break

14.35 – 15.20 Presentations 4. Academia 5. NGO 6. Industry

15.20 – 16.00 Comments, questions and answers Participants and presenters

Session 4: Discussion and conclusion

16.00 – 16.40 Panel Discussion Representative Speaker from each session

16.40 – 16.55 Conclusion Facilitator

16.55 – 17.00 Closing Remarks Representative of Ministry of Environment and Forestry