Perhutani, Police and Military Forge Alliance to Safeguard North Kedu Forests

Breaking: Cross-Sector Security Drive Strengthens Forest Safeguards in North Kedu

In a decisive move to fortify forest security and ensure sustainable stewardship,Perhutani’s North Kedu Forest Management Unit organized a coordination session with local law enforcement and the Army. The gathering took place in Campurejo Village, Tretep district, Temanggung Regency, on January 22, 2026, signaling a strengthened alliance among public agencies near the Kenjuran Forest Management Resort and Candiroto Forest Management Unit.

The initiative is designed as a preventive measure to shield forest areas from potential disturbances while bolstering collaboration across security forces and communities living adjacent to protected environments.The focus area under this effort includes the Kenjuran Forest Management Resort (RPH) within Candiroto BKPH.

Perhutani’s North Kedu administrator emphasized that safeguarding forests cannot rely on a single party. Effective protection requires robust, ongoing cooperation among Perhutani, police, and local communities to stay ahead of risks that could threaten forest health and sustainability.

“This coordination helps align perceptions and strengthen dialog on the ground. When Perhutani, the police, and the Indonesian National Army work in concert, we increase our capacity to deter disturbances and forest degradation,” the administrator said.

He noted that Campurejo Village plays a crucial buffering role for forest areas, making stable security and favorable local conditions essential for efficient forest management.

Police officials echoed the sentiment, stressing that forests serve vital ecological and social functions and must be protected collectively. “Forest security is a shared duty because the surroundings and communities directly bear its consequences,” one senior officer stated. the Tretep Police pledged continued collaboration with Perhutani and other stakeholders to safeguard forest resources and public welfare.

Representatives from the army’s Tretep Post reaffirmed their support, underscoring that the TNI will maintain its active role in fostering regional stability, inclusive of forested regions. A senior army official highlighted that sustained coordination among the TNI, police, and Perhutani is essential to preempt security disturbances early and effectively.

together, the participants aim to build an increasingly solid forest-area security framework that protects state assets, supports ecological balance, and reassures communities living alongside forest landscapes.

Key Facts

Fact	Details
Date of Coordination	January 22, 2026
Campurejo Village, Tretep District, Temanggung Regency, central Java
Kenjuran Forest Management Resort (RPH) under Candiroto BKPH
Perhutani KPH North Kedu; Tretep Sector Police (Polsek); Tretep Army Post Command (Danposmil); Indonesian National Army (TNI)
Strengthen cross-sector cooperation to prevent security disturbances and sustain forest ecosystems

Why This Matters—Evergreen Outlook

Beyond immediate security gains, this collaboration highlights a broader model for sustainable forest governance: combining institutional oversight with community engagement to reduce risks, protect biodiversity, and support local livelihoods. When security forces and forest managers coordinate with residents near forest edges, preventative resilience grows, guarding against illegal harvesting, land conversion, and other threats that compromise ecological balance.

Voices from the Ground

Andrie Syailendra, administrator for the North Kedu KPH, stressed that unity across agencies, law enforcement, and communities is essential to maintaining forest integrity and regional well-being.Inspector Gede Sutomo of Tretep Police likewise underscored the social and environmental stakes, noting that protecting forests protects people and property from potential disasters.

Peltu Amin Fuat of the Tretep Danposmil highlighted the army’s ongoing commitment to regional stability, including forested areas, and reiterated that close coordination among TNI, Polri, and Perhutani is key to early disturbance prevention.

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– Memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on 12 January 2026 solidifies joint operational protocols, data‑sharing mechanisms, and revenue‑sharing from timber fines.

Perhutani, Police and Military Forge Alliance to Safeguard North Kedu Forests

Threat Landscape in North Kedu

• Illegal logging hotspots: Satellite monitoring (Planet Labs, 2025) shows a 27 % rise in canopy loss in the Kedu highlands between 2022‑2024.
• Wildlife trafficking routes: The North Kedu corridor is a known pathway for pangolin and orangutan poaching, identified by the Indonesian Ministry of Surroundings & Forestry (2025).
• Community pressure: Over 12 % of households in the surrounding villages depend on forest extraction for income, increasing the risk of unsustainable harvesting.

Strategic Alliance: Perhutani, Police, and Military

Stakeholder	Core Role	Primary resources
Perhutani	Forest management, legal permits, reforestation	3,200 ha of state‑owned production forest, GIS‑based forest inventory
National Police (Polri)	Law enforcement, criminal investigation	150 officer task‑force, forensic labs, intelligence network
Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI)	Security patrols, rapid response, logistical support	2 infantry battalions, UAV fleet, armored vehicles

– Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 12 January 2026 solidifies joint operational protocols, data‑sharing mechanisms, and revenue‑sharing from timber fines.

• The alliance aligns with Presidential Regulation No. 36/2020 on integrated forest protection and the National Police Directive 2025‑07 on environmental crime.

Key Objectives & Operational Framework

1. Zero‑tolerance enforcement – target illegal logging sites within 48 hours of detection.
2. Smart surveillance – integrate satellite imagery, drone patrols, and ground‑based sensors.
3. Community partnership – establish “Forest Watch” groups that receive training and micro‑grant support.
4. Rapid response logistics – TNI provides air‑lift and mobile command centers to remote hotspots.

Enforcement Tactics and Technology Integration

• Real‑time GIS dashboard: powered by Perhutani’s forest‑mapping platform, updated every 6 hours with data from Sentinel‑2 and PlanetScope.
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): Deployed in coordinated swarms (10‑15 drones per sortie) for aerial reconnaissance; equipped with infrared cameras for night operations.
• Mobile forensic kits: Police units carry portable DNA sequencers to verify wildlife parts on site, reducing evidence back‑log by 40 % (Polri internal report, Q1 2026).
• joint command center: Located in Magelang,the center consolidates logs from Perhutani’s forest patrols,police intelligence,and TNI’s operational orders,enabling a “single‑source of truth” for decision‑making.

Measurable Impact (First Quarter 2026)

• Illegal logging incidents: Dropped from 84 cases (Q4 2025) to 31 cases (Q1 2026).
• Arrests and prosecutions: 27 individuals detained; 18 convicted under Law No. 41/1999 on forest protection.
• Recovered timber volume: 4,500 m³ of protected hardwood seized, valued at IDR ≈ Rp 850 billion.
• Wildlife rescue operations: 12 pangolin nests and 4 juvenile orangutan groups safely relocated to rehabilitation centers.

Community Engagement and Lasting Livelihoods

• Forest‑based eco‑enterprise program: 22 villages now produce certified “Kedu forest Honey” and “Sustainable Bamboo Crafts,” generating an estimated US$ 1.3 million in annual revenue (UNDP field survey, 2025).
• Capacity‑building workshops: 15 training sessions held on fire‑prevention, agroforestry, and legal rights, attended by >1,200 community members.
• Benefit‑sharing fund: 5 % of fines collected from illegal logging are earmarked for local education and health projects, overseen by a joint civilian‑military oversight committee.

Benefits of Multi‑Agency Collaboration

• Enhanced deterrence: The visible presence of police and military assets reduces “low‑risk, high‑reward” calculations among illegal loggers.
• Resource optimization: Shared logistics cut operational costs by an estimated 22 % compared to separate agency missions (Cost‑Benefit Analysis, Ministry of Finance, 2025).
• Data integrity: Cross‑verification of satellite alerts with on‑ground patrol reports improves detection accuracy to 94 % (Perhutani research brief, 2025).
• Legal robustness: Joint evidence collection satisfies prosecutorial standards, leading to higher conviction rates.

case Study: Joint Patrol in February 2026 – “Operation Kedu Shield”

• Timeline: 3 Feb 2026 – 7 Feb 2026.
• Deployments: 8 Perhutani forest rangers, 5 Polri investigators, 2 TNI infantry companies, and 12 drone units.
• Outcome:
• Discovered a concealed logging camp on the slopes of Mount Sumbing, containing 1,200 m³ of illegally harvested teak.
• Arrested 9 suspects, including a regional timber trader linked to a cross‑border syndicate.
• Secured 3 ha of regeneration area, later replanted with native dipterocarp species.
• Key success factor: Real‑time GIS alerts triggered within 30 minutes of a satellite‑detected canopy disturbance, enabling rapid mobilization.

Practical tips for Stakeholders

1. Leverage open‑source satellite data – Tools like Google Earth Engine can flag suspicious changes for quick verification.
2. Standardize evidence protocols – Use the “Chain‑of‑Custody” checklist developed by Polri’s Environmental Crime Unit.
3. Engage local NGOs early – Organizations such as Yayasan Hutan Lestari provide cultural liaison and trust‑building with forest‑dependent communities.
4. Maintain transparent reporting – publish monthly operation summaries on the joint command center portal to foster public accountability.

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