Perizinan Berusaha Pemanfaatan Hutan (PBPH)

Summary

The script outlines a transformative approach to forest management in Indonesia, shifting from traditional timber-focused practices to a more integrated multi-business model. This new strategy, referred to as Multi Usaha, allows a single business permit to cover multiple forest utilization activities, such as environmental services, timber, and non-timber forest products. It aims to stimulate investment and deregulate the sector. The process for acquiring a permit involves an online submission system, document verification, and commitment to sustainable forest management. Ultimately, businesses are encouraged to optimize the use of both protected and production forests.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Forestry Business Utilization License (PBPH) introduces a new approach to forest management, shifting from a single activity focus to a multi-activity model.
• 😀 The PBPH approach aims to promote multi-use of forests through a single permit for various activities, encouraging investment in the forestry sector.
• 😀 This new approach, known as landscape management, allows for activities such as environmental services, timber harvesting, and non-timber forest product collection within the same forest area.
• 😀 The PBPH is governed by Ministerial Regulation No. 8 of 2021, covering forest management, planning, and utilization in both protected and production forests.
• 😀 Business actors eligible for PBPH include individuals, cooperatives, state-owned enterprises (BUMN), regional-owned enterprises (BUMD), and private sector businesses (BUMS).
• 😀 Applicants must submit a request for PBPH in accordance with the designated forest utilization map, which serves as the reference for issuing recommendations.
• 😀 Businesses must plan for at least one forest utilization activity for both protected and production forests, including activities like environmental services and forest product collection.
• 😀 The application process starts by registering on the Online Single Submission (OSS) system, where applicants input business details and forest location data.
• 😀 To complete the process, applicants must upload documents such as commitment statements, forest management plans, and technical requirements via the OSS system.
• 😀 Once all requirements are met and verified, the applicant will receive a commitment approval letter and a working area map. The business must pay a fee before final approval is granted, enabling forest management activities to begin.

Q & A

What is the main objective of the forest utilization policy in Indonesia?

The main objective is to optimize forest utilization by transitioning from timber-based management to a landscape management approach, allowing multi-use activities under a single business permit.

How has the forest utilization approach changed in Indonesia?

The approach has shifted from being timber-centric to incorporating multiple uses within a single permit, promoting forest management through Multi-Usaha, which encompasses various activities such as environmental services, timber, and non-timber forest products.

What is the significance of the PBPH (Forest Utilization Business Permit) in Indonesia?

PBPH is crucial as it allows businesses to engage in diverse forest activities under one permit, encouraging investment and promoting sustainable forest use across protected and production forests.

Who can apply for the PBPH?

The PBPH can be applied for by individuals, cooperatives, state-owned enterprises (BUMN), regional-owned enterprises (BUMD), and private companies (BUMS).

What are the different forest activities allowed under PBPH?

PBPH allows for activities such as the utilization of forest areas, environmental services, timber harvesting, and non-timber forest product (HHBK) extraction.

What is the process for applying for a PBPH?

The process begins with online registration through the OSS (Online Single Submission) system, followed by submitting required documents such as forest management commitments and technical requirements for verification.

What are the two main categories of forest land where PBPH can be applied?

PBPH can be applied to forest areas categorized as protected forests (hutan lindung) and production forests (hutan produksi), each with distinct permissible activities.

What are the specific business activities allowed in protected forests under PBPH?

In protected forests, activities include forest area utilization, environmental service businesses, and non-timber forest product (HHBK) harvesting.

What documents are required for PBPH application and how are they submitted?

Applicants must submit documents such as commitment statements for forest management, environmental documents, and technical requirements through the OSS system, ensuring all criteria are met for approval.

What happens after the application for PBPH is processed?

Once the application is verified and meets all requirements, the applicant receives approval, including a work area map and a payment order for the forest utilization fee (IPBPH), which must be paid for the permit to be finalized.