Implementation of Multi-System Silviculture (Mss) to Improve Performance of Production Forest Management: A Case Study of Pt. Sarpatim, Central Kalimantan

Abstract

. SARPATIM, CENTRAL KALIMANTAN. To date, performance of the management of Indonesian production forests are discouraging. The concession areas, timber production and employment have been decreasing over time. To concern on these matter and to improve management, a research was conducted for six years (2008)(2009)(2010)(2011)(2012)(2013) and resulted in recommendations to implement the Multi-System of Silviculture (MSS) systems. Two products were generated in MSS; criteria and indicator to guide the selection of appropriate silvicultural system and supersilvik, a model to develop the best business plans. This paper evaluates and strengthens the recommendations through the simulation of MSS products in PT. Sarmiento Parakantja Timber (Sarpatim), Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. Various data variables were used, such as thematic maps of forest areas, data of stand, materials, equipments, labors, finances and incomes. Data were processed in a variety of formulations which were connected to each other in model systems to produce a variety of outcomes, such as production, finance, employment and tax contributions. Results offer four options to improve PT. Sarpatim performance, one of which is the best choice. Compared to the former business model under limited silvicultural systems, MSS projected an increase in the use of land, timber production and employment by 151-753%. Implementing MSS will provide a better and healthier finance for company with an increase of NPV up to 193%; as well as for government tax revenues with an increase up to 308%. This MSS case study strongly suggests using the new theory that the management of production forests is a land and plant-based enterprises, which should put the land as the major capital and silvicultural aspects as the driving engine for production. The policy makers should be able to use these results as a reference in implementing MSS widely as part of Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) practices.

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“…Indonesia's production forest, located within PBPH, have contributed significantly to the national economy. However, the potential of forest trees has faced continuous decline dut to timber logging, consequently impacting both the quantity and quality of the products as well as biodiversity (Naiem et al 2016;Suryanto et al 2018;Girona et al 2023). The Indonesia's natural forests are grappling with productivity challenges, currently yielding only 0.5-1.5 m 3 /ha/yr, a stark contrast to 60-70 m 3 /ha/yr output observed in the 1970s (Naiem et al 2016).…”

“…Since 1969, PT Sarpatim has been managing the natural production forest in Central Kalimantan. According to the company's data, 83.9% of the forest area is categorized into four potential production classes: high, moderate, low, and extremely low (Suryanto et al 2018). The high and moderate potential areas are predominantly situated within the primary forest in the northern part, while the low potential areas are found in the southern region.…”