RAINFOREST CONSERVATION
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PT TIV Airmadidi Factory has officially designated the Kaki Dian area, spanning 3.6 hectares, as a Biodiversity Program development zone. The core activities of this program include flora preservation, research, innovation development, environmental education, and community empowerment.
Kaki Dian Natural Park, situated in the Mount Klabat ecosystem, is located in Airmadidi Atas District, North Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi Province. The park lies at an altitude of 500 to 650 meters above sea level and features a lowland rainforest ecosystem. Known for its rich biodiversity, lowland rainforests face significant threats such as land change and deforestation.
Kaki Dian, positioned at the base of Mount Klabat and part of the upstream Tondano River Basin, is a region of abundant natural resources. It is the largest spring source in North Sulawesi, supports high biodiversity, and protects endemic species. The significance of Mount Klabat and Kaki Dian is a key reason for implementing the Kehati program in this area.
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OBJECTIVES
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Implementation of the Sustainable Minut Care Program in 2023 aims to:
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Support the strategic program of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy in 2023 in an effort to equalize and grow tourism and creative economy areas throughout Indonesia.
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Protect and preserve the biodiversity of native/local flora and fauna which is becoming rare (almost extinct).
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A green open area that can become a water catchment. Providing a location that can become a center for research, innovation, education, and community empowerment.
Status: Ongoing, since 2019
PROGRAM
Manengkel Solidaritas works to conserve the remaining lowland rainforest while empowering surrounding communities to adopt sustainable practices. The team has developed a 3.6-hectare conservation zone as a living laboratory for biodiversity research, education, and carbon monitoring, with studies already identifying more than 70 tree species and confirming the area’s important role in water catchment. Alongside conservation, Manengkel has introduced community programs such as organic farming, livestock biogas use, and eco-tourism development to provide alternative livelihoods that reduce pressure on forests. They also facilitate environmental education with local schools and partner with government and private stakeholders to design a biodiversity tourism village.
The impact of these efforts has been significant: the project has strengthened local awareness about the value of forests, reduced reliance on destructive practices, and created new income opportunities for farmers. The area now functions not only as a protected green space but also as a hub for research and innovation in sustainable livelihoods. Early eco-tourism initiatives, such as camping grounds and educational visits, have begun generating community interest and potential revenue, while biodiversity monitoring has provided valuable data for long-term conservation planning. Overall, the project demonstrates that integrating conservation with community development can safeguard critical ecosystems while improving local well-being.
Land condition before the project
Education Park for communities
Tree Adoption Program
This project was supported by :
