Abstract

High Conservation Value Forest (HCVF) is the identification of High Conservation Values that are important and need to be protected. Under FSC certification mechanism, HCVF becomes one of Principles and Criteria to attain certification. In this study, we identify the existence of HCVF in Perum Perhutani KPH Kendal to support implementation process of FSC certification. Qualitative method was conducted through observation and secondary data from Perum Perhutani KPH Kendal. Data analysis showed through ecolabel certification, Perum Perhutani KPH Kendal has been identified HCVF area covering 2,715.5 hectares consists of HCV 1 until 6. Secondary Natural Forest (HAS) Subah and Kaliwungu for Ulolanang and Pagerwunung Nature Reserve buffer zone include as HCV 1.1, conservation area of leopard (Panthera pardus melas) and Pangolin (Manis javanica).for HCV 1.2, conservation area of lutung (Trachypiyhecus auratus) as endemic species for CITES App I and Critically Endangered species include as HCV 1.3, Goa kiskendo for bats species habitat include as HCV 1.4, regions of interest species for Deer (Cervus timorensis) and Kepodang (Oriolus chinensis) as HCV 2.3, Germplasm Protection Region/ KPPN area with high biodiversity include as HCV 3, river border area and water springs for HCV 4. While, utilization of firewood, grass for cattle fodder include as HCV 5 and 14 cultural sites include as HCV 6. From monitoring and evaluation of HCVF data, showed that in 2011-2015 the level of diversity for flora and fauna were increased.

Highlights

  • Indonesia's forests are the third largest tropical forest in the world after Brazil and Congo covering forest area of 1,860,359.67 km2 and second ranks for biodiversity after Brazil

  • Utilization of firewood, grass for cattle fodder include as High Conservation Values (HCVs) 5 and 14 cultural sites include as HCV 6

  • This study aims to determine the existence of High Conservation Value Forest (HCVF) in Perum Perhutani KPH Kendal and management forms undertaken to maintain environmental protection

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Introduction

Indonesia's forests are the third largest tropical forest in the world after Brazil and Congo covering forest area of 1,860,359.67 km and second ranks for biodiversity after Brazil. Sustainable forest management in tropical countries using mandatory command and control approaches are seen as unsuccessful project by green consumers, proving that the environment of tropical forests is getting decrease, including forest in Indonesia. Ecolabel certification is a forest management instrument with the aim to maintain the sustainability of forest resources and their functions. The implementation of ecolabel certification in Perum Perhutani KPH Kendal uses Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) scheme. This study aims to determine the existence of High Conservation Value Forest (HCVF) in Perum Perhutani KPH Kendal and management forms undertaken to maintain environmental protection. HCV is something that has high conservation value at the local, regional or global level that includes ecological values, environmental, social and cultural values [2]

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