Protecting Forests
Protecting and restoring forest landscapes and their ecological functions.
About Teras Rimba
Protecting Village Forests, Building a Shared Future
Teras Rimba & Collaborative Spirit
Teras Rimba
Teras Rimba is a collective initiative connecting communities, forests, and partners to create sustainable nature-based solutions. Together with Village Forest Management Institutions, Yayasan Teropong, and strategic partners, we support village forest managers through conservation, institutional capacity building, economic development, and sustainable financing. We work alongside communities, government, the private sector, academia, and development partners to protect forest landscapes, restore ecosystems, develop forest-based enterprises, and unlock financing opportunities through ecosystem services and climate solutions.
We believe that when communities become the primary stewards of forests, conservation not only protects nature, but also builds climate resilience, safeguards biodiversity, and secures a better future for generations to come. Together with our partners, we turn commitments into real action to protect forests, empower communities, and deliver measurable, sustainable impact.
Vision
Forests and Communities Growing Together
We envision a future where village forests are independently and sustainably managed by them, safeguarding landscapes, supporting climate action, protecting biodiversity, and improving the well-being of present and future generations.
Our Mission
Three commitments guide Teras Rimba's work.
Empower Communities
Improve community wellbeing through sustainable forest-based economies.
Build Lasting Partnerships
Build local institutions and partnerships for sustainable village forest management.
Strategy
How We Work
Working principles that keep programs relevant, measurable, and collaborative.
Landscape-Based
Forests are managed as one whole landscape, covering forest, peat, water systems, and biodiversity.
Science-Driven
Data, monitoring, and learning form the basis of every decision.
Partnership-Focused
Build long-term collaboration with government, the private sector, donors, academia, and communities.
Solutions
Forest Conservation
Protection, restoration, and management of forest landscapes and biodiversity.
Sustainable Livelihoods
Development of non-timber forest products, agroforestry, silvofishery, ecosystem services, and community enterprises.
Climate Solutions
Development of carbon projects and ecosystem-service-based financing.
Community & Governance
Strengthening LPHD, governance, capacity development, and partnerships.
Teras Rimba Team
The People Behind the Impact
Behind every protected forest and partnership is a team dedicated to communities, nature-based solutions, and lasting impact. Teras Rimba brings together expertise in conservation, forestry, community development, research, and partnerships. With communities and partners, we protect forests, strengthen local institutions, and build a sustainable future.
Abdi Rahmat
Pimpinan Program
Dengan pengalaman lebih dari 25 tahun di bidang pengelolaan organisasi masyarakat, pemberdayaan komunitas, dan advokasi kebijakan, beliau konsisten memperjuangkan pengelolaan sumber daya hutan yang adil dan berpihak pada masyarakat
Azharuddin
Program Manager
Dengan pengalaman lebih dari 20 tahun dalam mengelola proyek pemberdayaan masyarakat, konservasi, dan advokasi lingkungan, beliau memimpin eksekusi program secara terukur dan berkelanjutan. Ketajaman strategis serta kemampuannya merangkul berbagai pemangku kepentingan memastikan setiap proyek tidak hanya mencapai target operasional, tetapi juga memberikan dampak nyata bagi masyarakat dan kelestarian alam
Hamda Khairuzani
Program Koordinator
Dengan pengalaman lebih dari 15 tahun dalam memantau dan mengevaluasi program konservasi serta pemberdayaan lingkungan, beliau memastikan seluruh aktivitas proyek berjalan sesuai standar kualitas, linimasa, dan target strategis. Keahliannya dalam analisis data lapangan dan manajemen akuntabilitas menjadi pilar utama dalam menghadirkan dampak positif yang terukur dan berkelanjutan.
Heri Susanto
Koordinator Pemberdayaan Masyarakat
Dengan pengalaman lebih dari 20 tahun dalam mendampingi, menjalankan, dan memfasilitasi proyek pemberdayaan masyarakat, beliau memiliki keahlian mendalam dalam membangun kemitraan inklusif dengan komunitas lokal. Pendekatan partisipatif yang diterapkannya terbukti efektif dalam mendorong kemandirian ekonomi, penguatan kapasitas warga, dan pengelolaan sumber daya alam yang berkelanjutan.
Fikri
GIS Spesialis
Dengan pengalaman lebih dari 3 tahun dalam pemetaan dan pengolahan data spasial di bidang kehutanan, perkebunan, dan pertambangan, beliau memiliki keahlian mendalam dalam analisis pemodelan wilayah dan geospasial. Dedikasinya dalam menyajikan visualisasi data yang akurat menjadi fondasi penting dalam mendukung pengambilan keputusan strategis.
Muklis Sai Putra
Koordinator Biodev, Rehabilitasi dan Perlindungan
Dengan pengalaman lebih dari 10 tahun di bidang konservasi dan lingkungan, beliau memimpin strategi pemulihan ekosistem serta perlindungan keanekaragaman hayati. Keahliannya dalam pemetaan dan pengolahan data spasial menjadi landasan ilmiah yang kuat dalam merancang intervensi restorasi yang akurat, terukur, dan berdampak jangka panjang.
Yudha
Koordinator Media dan Informasi
Dengan pengalaman lebih dari 3 tahun di bidang media, komunikasi, dan perfilman, beliau memiliki keahlian dalam merancang strategi narasi visual dan pengemasan informasi yang menginspirasi. Dedikasinya berfokus pada penyampaian pesan-pesan strategis organisasi secara kreatif, persuasif, dan menjangkau audiens yang luas.
Join Us
Be Part of the Change
Lasting change grows through collaboration. Join Teras Rimba to protect forests, empower communities, and develop nature-based solutions with real climate, biodiversity, and livelihood impact.
Join the journey toward a future where forests thrive, communities are empowered, and every partnership creates impact across generations.