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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 2023 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 2023 along 2.170 is in accordance with this year's target.
3. Work Area Arrangement (PAK)
   
   Realization of PAK activities until December 31, 2023 in the 2024 Logging Block Plan covering an area of 1,405 Ha with a block boundary length of 18,5 Km.
4. Pre-Logging Inventory (ITSP)
   
   The realization of ITSP activities as of December 31, 2023 in the 2024  Logging Block Plan covering an area of 1,405 Ha with a total of 18 Plots.

B. PRODUCTION

The realization of production in 2023 was 52,460.99 m3 from a target of 198,490.19 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 2023 was 264,867 stems. The seedlings are of local superior species such as Keruing, Meranti, Damar Laut, and others. This year, there was no fruiting season for these superior tree species, so the seedlings were sourced from natural saplings or cuttings. Because the seedlings were sourced from cuttings, the growth percentage was suboptimal and needs to be improved.
2. Enrichment
   The enrichment was carried out in the former logging blocks of the 2022 Annual Work Plan (RKT). This year's enrichment covered an area of 119.30 Ha, with species such as 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 2023 was 519 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 36,42 Ha in accordance with the annual target.
5. Plant Maintenance 
   Plant maintenance in 2023 was carried out along both sides of the road, covering an area of 20 ha with a total of 8,000 plants.
6. Release of Managed Trees
   The release of managed trees from competing plants, such as lianas, is necessary to ensure optimal tree growth. This year's realization of the Managed Tree Release activity covered an area of 2,425 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 absolutely essential. Currently, the technical personnel at PT. GRUTI consist of: 6 forestry graduates, 3 GANISPHPL-CANHUT, 1 GANISPHPL KURPET, 4 GANISPHPL BINHUT, 2 GANISPHPL NENHUT, and 6 GANISPHPL PKB. The company continues to strive to improve the quality of human resources by consistently involving employees in training programs according to the company's needs.

F. EQUIPMENT

The forest exploitation equipment used includes: 12 chainsaws, 4 logging trucks, 8 tractors, 2 log loaders, 1 motor grader, 3 excavators, 3 dump trucks, 1 speed boat, 4 jeeps, and 4 motorcycles

G. TIMBER UTILIZATION

The timber produced from the logging area of PT. GRUTI is mostly used to supply the group’s industries, and part of it is sold for inter-island/provincial trade 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 2023, the company also carried out other activities to improve the performance of sustainable forest management, both in social and ecological aspects.