Government Leadership in Social Forestry | Yogyakarta’s Approach to Food Security

Government Leadership in Social Forestry | Yogyakarta’s Approach to Food Security

Kusno Wibowo, Head of Yogyakarta’s Environmental and Forestry Agency, explains how social forestry supports food security and sustainable development. He outlines government support to forest farmers and highlights the short-, medium-, and long-term benefits—from seasonal crops and fruit trees to long-term teak production—while emphasizing what’s needed to attract investment and modernize social forestry.