This microproject will restore degraded forest landscapes in Blora, Ngawi, and Bantul, Indonesia by providing productive tree seedlings for conservation and agroforestry. It will rebuild forest cover, improve soil and water systems, and create sustainable livelihood opportunities. Communities will gain long-term income while actively protecting and managing their surrounding forest ecosystems.
Blora Regency is facing a severe and recurring water crisis, with 196 of 295 villages affected during the 2024 dry season. Although over 91,000 hectares are designated as forest, decades of deforestation, illegal logging, and land conversion into monoculture farming have degraded these areas. As a result, water retention has declined, ecosystems are weakened, and local communities face increasing climate vulnerability.
The project will restore 25 hectares of conservation forest and establish 25 hectares of community-based agroforestry. It will distribute tree seedlings, engage local farmers in restoration work, and create green jobs. By combining ecological restoration with income-generating activities, the project strengthens local resilience and promotes sustainable, nature-based economic development.
By 2045, the project aims to restore 1,000 hectares of forest and strengthen 1,000 community members to achieve sustainable livelihoods while protecting forest ecosystems. The approach prioritizes clear zoning for conservation and agroforestry, along with the development of non-timber forest products, supporting ecological recovery, biodiversity, and long-term climate resilience. In addition, the program is expected to absorb 100,000 tons of carbon dioxide.
