Indonesia's tropical forests contain the world's richest and rarest biodiversity, and are a source of national pride. Although the area of tropical forests only covers 7% of the land area, they save half of the life on earth. Indonesia's forests are also a carbon store that is very important for the balance of the world's climate, where we are given a big responsibility to preserve them for the survival of humankind.

For generations, the lives of indigenous Papuans have been very dependent on forests. 3000 villages are formed with their indigenous people who are scattered in the expanse of Papua's forests. Although some of them are still left untouched, through customary means, they are not only able to survive, but are also able to conserve Papua's forests.

In 2005-2009, Papua's forest area was 42 million hectares (ha). Three years later, namely in 2011, Papua's forest area left only 30.07 million hectares. Information obtained from the local government shows that every year the average deforestation in Papua is 143,680 ha. Meanwhile, the annual rate of deforestation for West Papua Province is 25 percent or 293 thousand ha.

The abundant natural resources in Papua and West Papua and the characteristics of the population that are known to have high-concern local wisdom are potentials that must be exploited by local governments in developing pro-people and pro-environment programs.

The youth generation has an important role in caring for Indonesia's nature, saving Indonesia's forests which can be done with positive work and creativity. Youths have extraordinary enthusiasm and bright ideas so that they play an important role in efforts to save Indonesia's forests, which are a storehouse for biodiversity, science, and cultural inspiration. The positive strength of young people will increase the awareness that the relationship between humans and nature must be cared for so that from this the youth can unite with nature and build a sense of belonging to Indonesian forests, especially in the forests of Papua.

Papua Forest Camp #beradat #jagahutan is an open movement that was born to foster the love of the Indonesian people, especially the urban youth, for the natural wealth of Indonesia's forests, especially in the Papuan Forests through positive activities. The young generation of Papua moves and gathers together with the community to voice the interests of protecting forests and customary rights.


Activity Theme
Youth One with Nature
"Papua Forest Camp" #beradat #jagahutan

Destination
This activity aims to support the commitment of the Indonesian government in carrying out sustainable and sustainable environmental management which specifically relates to:
· Promote forest protection efforts in Tanah Papua for the younger generation
· Promote the cultural values of indigenous peoples related to wise forest management.
· Open and broaden the perspective of Indonesia's natural wealth, namely how the forests of Papua
· Provide forest experiences through forest products
· Disseminate positive information, and socialize it to the public through the media (mass and social)

Forms of activity
During the forest camp activities, it is hoped that it will raise public awareness to save the remaining forests in Papua. These activities include:
1. Construction of the camp as a home base for activities located in Klaso, Sorong Regency
2. Informal discussion in the form of "Youth Dialogue One with Nature"
3. Screening of films at the location of the activity
4. Discussion of Socio-Cultural Issues in Papua
5. Share experiences on mapping the potential of forests and customary territories
6. Biodiversity survey
7. Discussion on the role of the community in forest protection.
8. Documentation and Monitoring of Forest Conditions.?
9. Discussions related to culture and language that are increasingly fading in the Land of Papua
10. Discussion of strategies for the Papua forest campaign
11. Visual Media as an advocacy tool
12. Photo and video competition for documentaries on Klaso customs and forests
13. Music competition about nature, customs and culture
14. Drone discussion as a tool for documenting, mapping and monitoring forests
15. Youth discussion as agents of change in saving Papua's land and forests
16. Cultural performances.

Time and place
Activities started on November 4-13, 2017, for approximately 10 days. The location of the activity is Sbaga Village, Klaso District, Sorong Regency.

The organizers
Bentang Nusantara (Bentara) Papua