Our planet is an amazing place, but it needs our help to thrive! That’s why each year on April 22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day to protect the planet from things like pollution and deforestation. By taking part in activities like picking up litter and planting trees, we’re making our world a happier, healthier place to live. The first Eart… Read more

Earlier this year, on 4th April, APCS marked ten years we have been doing what we love to do; providing forestry and natural resources management consulting support to our clients throughout Indonesia and Southeast Asia, as well as virtual office and legality services to our clients in Bali. Our anniversary is not just a celebration of our success, it's a reflection of the trust-based relatio… Read more

In order to commemorate World Water Day which falls on March 22, we need to review the extent to which it has contributed to water maintenance so far. Water is indeed given free of charge by nature. We don't need to make it, just use it. Staying use does not mean careless use. Humans assume that water will always be there, can’t be used up. But how come some regions have difficulty g… Read more

Mostly the world's population  used plastic bags in their daily lives. This is because plastic bags are very efficient and costly compared to using paper or cloth bags. But did you know that efficient plastic when used will be very deadly when it becomes trash? Triggering Climate Change From the production process, consumption, to its disposal, it produces high carbon emissions so th… Read more

March 21 is commemorating as International Forest Day. The establishment of this International Forest Day was established with the aim of raising public awareness about the importance of the existence of all types of forests and trees outside the forest. International Forest Day or International Day of Forest was first commemorated on March 21 based on UN resolution 67/200 in Decembe… Read more

Mangrove forest is a forest ecosystem consisting of a group of trees that can live in a high salinity environment. One of the characteristics of mangrove plants has roots that poke to the surface. The appearance of mangroves looks like a bushland that separates land and sea. The word mangrove comes from the word mangue (Portuguese) which means plant, with grove (English) meaning shrub. Mangrov… Read more

APCS (Asia Pacific Consulting Solutions) had the opportunity to be invited and participate in The Regional Consultation for Asia-Pacific event held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event was organized by the Ministry of Environment & Forestry Republic of Indonesia in cooperation with FAO (Food & Agriculture Organization) and World Bank's PROFOR (Program on Forest) from Wednesday - Thursday,… Read more

APHI- TBI International Trade Event 2016 “Indonesian Tropical Hardwood – Sustainable, Quality, Guaranteed “               APCS was invited to third trade seminar held by APHI and The Borneo Initiative (TBI), taken place in Hotel Majapahit, Surabaya on January 25-26th 2016. Through this Seminar APCS learned abou… Read more

Peat fires are now recognized as a global threat, with significant economic, social and ecological impact. Peat fires cause serious loss of property, destruction of forest acreage, and loss of life. Because water and or foam cannot effectively penetrate thick layers of organic material, peat fires are extremely difficult to fight… until today. Safe, non toxic and biodegradab… Read more

Posted on 04 August 2015    on http://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/?250330   A new WWF cost-benefit analysis of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification on a cross-section of forest operators finds that tropical and small or medium producers, regardless of geography, can benefit significantly from attaining FSC certification.   The Profitability and Sustainability in R… Read more