This case from Indonesia describes the successful formation of a 744 member cooperative, the Koperasi Hutan Jaya Lestari (KHJL), which has maintained FSC group certification since 2005 and supplies teak for use in the international furniture market. The cooperative was also awarded the right to manage 4,640 ha of state teak plantation area under the Community Plantation (or ‘HTR’ Hutan Tanaman Rakyat) legislation in 2008.

Type of Case
Printed publication (book, sourcebook, journal article…)

Publisher
FSC

Region
Asia Pacific

Biome
Tropical

Forest Type
All forest types (natural and planted)

Primary Designated Function
Production