The Ministry of the Forest makes it clear that the PT Sumber Permata Sipora (SPS) has not yet received a forest usage permit (PBPH) for the operation of Sipora Island from West Sumatra, but only an approval for the obligation on March 28, 2023 on an area of the island of the island of 20,710 hectares.
SPS stated for the use of natural forest wood, non-diemschern forest products and environmental services. However, the company must first meet several requirements, including the mapping of the geographical coordinates of its work area, the conclusion of an environmental analysis (AMDAL) and the payment of the PBPH fees.
“We are holding back the approval because the AMDAL has not yet been completed,” said Krisdiato, spokesman for forestry, on Monday, August 25, 2025, in Jakarta.
He added that the AMDAL process managed by the Ministry of the Environment includes a public hearing session in which local communities can give feedback.
Saparis Soedarjanto, Secretary of the General Directorate of sustainable forest management, the Ministry of Forestry, emphasized that the permits are only processed after AMDAL approved.
“If the AMDAL is approved and exhibited, it will continue,” he said.
The ministry reported concerns about the possible deforestation and said that SPS's obligations in his Business Work Plan (RKU) and the annual workplan (RKT) are outlined.
“When harvesting wood, companies have to use selective cutting and carry out the replying,” quoted Krisdiato and emphasized and emphasized that this system offers the public with regard to legal and controlled forest use.
So far, the Directorate General of the Ministry of Forestry of the Criminal Service Authorities has not received any reports of violations of land management against Sipora, an area of around 61,518 hectares that were classified as a small island under Indonesian law.
According to the Ministry of Forestry, PBPH can continue to be granted on small islands as long as the activities are limited to protected and production forests.
Article 23 of the law on the management of coastal and small islands stipulates that the use of small islands and their surrounding waters must meet strict conditions, including environmental protection, sustainability of the water system and the use of environmentally friendly technology.