Speaking at the 2024 Wana Lestari Awards in Jakarta on Thursday, she highlighted that the total value of KTH economic transactions jumped from Rp448 billion (US$28.5 million) in 2022 to Rp730 billion (US$46.4 million) in 2023.
As of July 2024, as many as 4,736 KTHs have made economic transactions worth Rp535 billion (US$34 million), she added.
"Bearing this in mind, it is safe to say that KTH activities have contributed not only to the economy of the farmers but also to the growth of regional economies through the forestry sub-sector," she said.
Bakar noted that the positive trend has been the result of the schemes and programs implemented by officials at her ministry to support local economies.
In her speech, the minister also spotlighted the vital role played by forestry extension workers in empowering and guiding people at the grassroots level in managing forest areas and businesses.
Furthermore, she underscored that the notable economic performance of KTH is a manifestation of people's genuine participation in environmental and forestry development efforts in Indonesia, which she believes have intensified in recent years.
The minister highlighted that green actions in Indonesia have been garnering attention and appreciation from the international community over the past few years.
She cited the handling of forest and land fires, the social forestry program, waste management, environmental law enforcement, and conservation efforts as examples of green initiatives.
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry presented the Wana Lestari Award to individuals and groups for their contributions to environmental actions.
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