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Monitoring of PT. Gunung Raya Utama Timber Industries' IUPHHK-HA activities is carried out annually to  determine the realization of activities achieved based on the company's target. The summary of activity realization in 2022 is as follows.

A. PLANNING

1. Boundary Management of IUPHHK Area
   The company has made efforts to implement the boundary management of the IUPHHK-HA area of PT. Gunung Raya Utama Timber Industries. However, the target for 2022 was not realized due to the less conducive situation in the field.
2. Protected Area Boundary Marking
   
   Protected areas in the PT GRUTI area consist of: Protected Forest Buffer Zone, Nature Reserve Forest, River Boundary, Coastal Boundary, KPPN and KPSL. The realization of the installation of protected area boundaries in 2022 along 487.44 is in accordance with this year's target.
3. Work Area Arrangement (PAK)
   
   Realization of PAK activities until December 31, 2022 in the 2023 Logging Block Plan covering an area of 1,373 Ha with a block boundary length of 20.50 Km.
4. Pre-Logging Inventory (ITSP)
   
   The realization of ITSP activities as of December 31, 2022 in the 2023  Logging Block Plan covering an area of 1,373 Ha with a total of 18 Plots.

B. PRODUCTION

The realization of production in 2022 was 49,701.48 m3 from a target of 192,915.18 m3. The types of wood that were felled were commercial wood such as Keruing, Meranti, Kempas, Jelutung and other mixed forests. The failure to achieve the production target was mainly due to the factor of the relatively high rainfall conditions on Tanah Masa Island, South Nias Regency

C. FOREST DEVELOPMENT

1. Seedling Procurement
   The realization of seedling procurement about RKT 2022 was 216,071 stems. The types of seedlings procured are of local superior species such as Keruing, Meranti, Damar Laut, etc. In this year there was no fruiting season for these superior trees, so the seedlings came from natural saplings or uprooting. This year there was no fruiting season for these superior trees, so the seedlings came from natural saplings or shavings. Because the seedlings come from shavings, the percentage of growth is not optimal and needs to be improved.
2. Enrichment
   Enrichment was carried out in the former logging blocks of RKT 2021. The realization of enrichment this year was 210 Ha with the types of Keruing, Meranti and other local superior species.
   
3. Planting of Vacant Land/Non-Productive Areas
   The plan for planting vacant land/non-productive areas in 2022 was 354 Ha located at the PT. GRUTI Unit Tele II Dairi Regency, but is currently still in the field preparation stage and has not yet been realized.
4. Planting on Both Sides of the Wood Transportation Road
   Planting on both sides of the road is carried out in areas that are open or have less regeneration. The realization of planting on both sides of the road this year was 20 Ha in accordance with the annual target.
5. Plant Maintenance 
   Plant maintenance in 2022 was carried out on plants on both sides of the road covering an area of 18 Ha with a total of 8,640 plants.
6. Liberation of Managed Trees
   Liberating managed trees from invasive plants such as liana is necessary for the trees to grow optimally. The realization of the Liberation of Managed Trees activity this year was 399 Ha.

D. FOREST PROTECTION AND SECURITY

Forest protection and security activities include: Forest and Land Fire Control, Countermeasures/Prevention of Illegal Logging/Theft, Cultivation, Protection of Flora and Fauna/Germplasm and Protection of Soil and Water Conservation.

E. Technical and Non-Technical Forestry Personnel

The use of technical personnel in forest management is essential. Currently, the technical personnel at PT. GRUTI consists of: 5 Forestry Graduates, 3 GANISPHPL-CANHUT, 2 GANISPHPL KURPET, 1 GANISPHPL BINHUT, 1 GANISPHPL NENHUT, 8 GANISPHPL PKB. The company is always working to improve the quality of its human resources by always enrolling employees in training in accordance with the company's needs.

F. EQUIPMENT

The equipment used for forest management includes: Logging trucks: 13 units, Tractors: 18 units,Log loaders: 6 units,Chainsaws: 25 units,Motor graders: 3 units,Excavators: 4 units,Dump trucks: 5 units,Speed boats: 1 unit,Long boats: 1 unit,Jeeps: 6 units,Trail bikes: 7 units. Some of the logging equipment currently in use is old, so it is planned to renew the equipment this year to improve efficiency and productivity.

G. TIMBER UTILIZATION

Most of the timber production from PT. GRUTI's area is supplied to the group's industries, with the remainder sold inter-island, provincial, or freely traded.

H. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Litbang realization this year includes: Growth of Standing Stands (PUP), Research on Stand Damage Level, Research on Felling Efficiency (Fe)

I. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING

The realization of environmental impact management and monitoring in this year was carried out in the following areas: River buffer zones, Buffer zones of protected forests and coasts, Germplasm conservation areas, Wildlife protection areas, Permanent measurement areas, Seed garden areas, Transportation roads, Base camps/TPK/TPn. In addition, management efforts are also to prevent and control soil erosion, prevent vegetation damage, prevent wildlife habitat damage, as well as social, economic, and cultural.

J. SOCIAL MANAGEMENT

The company cares about the village communities around its working area, various efforts have been carried out, such as: Utilization of Local Labor, Village Cubicity Assistance, Lagan Compensation, Counseling and Other concerns.

In addition to the work described in RKT 2022, the company also carried out other activities to improve the performance of sustainable forest management, both in social and ecological aspects.