What Hutan Harapan does

Hutan Harapan is Indonesia's first formal Ecosystem Restoration concession, a 98,555-hectare lowland tropical forest spanning the provinces of Jambi and South Sumatra, managed by PT Restorasi Ekosistem Indonesia (PT REKI) under a joint initiative of Burung Indonesia, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), and BirdLife International. The organization operates four core programs: ecosystem restoration and replanting, forest protection (SMART Patrol, drone surveillance, camera trap grids), research and biodiversity conservation (with universities including University of Jambi, IPB, and University of Goettingen), and community partnership with the Batin Sembilan indigenous people through social forestry and rubber agroforestry. As a non-profit, Hutan Harapan is funded by an annual operating budget of US$2 million to US$2.5 million drawn from international bilateral donors (Danida/ESP3, KfW), corporate partners (Pirelli, BMW Group, Fujitsu via BirdLife Tokyo), and individual donations. Eco-tourism (e.g., "Tumble in the Jungle" mountain bike race) and non-timber forest product commercialization are emerging secondary revenue streams. Its recent deliverables include a 40% reduction in deforestation in core areas (2019-2023), 600+ encroachment incidents detected early, 50% faster fire response time, and a joint August 2025 release of 23 rescued wildlife with BKSDA Jambi.

Name

Hutan Harapan

Legal name

PT. Restorasi Ekosistem Indonesia

Website

https://hutanharapan.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hutan Harapan is Indonesia's first Ecosystem Restoration concession, managing 98,555 hectares of lowland tropical forest in Jambi and South Sumatra. Operated by PT REKI under Burung Indonesia, RSPB, and BirdLife International, it delivers forest protection, biodiversity research, and indigenous community partnership programs funded by international donors and corporate partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Forest Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products (113210)

SIC

Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Conservation, Restoration & Biodiversity Services (Habitat, Wetlands, Riparian) (IMAMAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ecological Restoration Planning & Monitoring (Habitat, Wetland, Stream) (EUAHAHAF), Ecosystem Restoration & Rewilding Services (AFAMAMAE), Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (Fair Trade, Food Access, Regenerative) (BPAGALAD)

Keywords

• Ecosystem restoration services
• Forest protection monitoring
• Biodiversity conservation programs
• Indigenous community partnership
• Wildlife research partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Jambi

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Hutan Harapan relies on donations from individuals and organizations supporting forest conservation. The website features a donation option for supporters to contribute to forest preservation efforts.
2. International Conservation Partnerships: Funding support from international organizations including Danish development aid (Danida/ESP3), German development bank (KfW), and corporate partners like Fujitsu through BirdLife Tokyo.
3. Eco-tourism Revenue: Development of ecotourism activities including mountain bike races ('Tumble in the Jungle'), nature school programs, and wildlife observation tours as potential income streams.
4. Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) Partnerships: Rubber agroforestry programs with support from corporate partners like Pirelli and BMW Group, where communities produce rubber and other forest products for commercial sale.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hutan Harapan manages a 98,555-hectare ecosystem restoration concession in Jambi and South Sumatra provinces, recognized as the first formal ecosystem restoration concession in Indonesia. The organization delivers forest restoration, anti-encroachment patrols, biodiversity research, and community partnership programs as its core services, managed by PT Restorasi Ekosistem Indonesia (PT REKI) under a joint initiative led by Burung Indonesia, BirdLife International, and RSPB.

Product overview

Hutan Harapan operates as a forest conservation and ecosystem restoration initiative managed by PT Restorasi Ekosistem Indonesia (REKI), representing Indonesia's first formal ecosystem restoration concession. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected conservation and community development services centered on its 98,555-hectare forest area spanning Jambi and South Sumatra. Core offerings include ecosystem restoration programs, forest protection with SMART Patrol monitoring, research and biodiversity conservation with camera trap systems, and community partnership initiatives with indigenous Batin Sembilan peoples. Supporting these are informational resources including flora and fauna documentation and periodic publications. The ecosystem restoration services form the foundation, while monitoring tools like camera traps and the SMART Patrol system enable evidence-based conservation management, and community empowerment programs ensure sustainable human-forest coexistence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ecosystem Restoration Services Forest ecosystem restoration program covering 98,555 hectares in Jambi and South Sumatra provinces, representing the first formal ecosystem restoration concession in Indonesia. The service involves active reforestation, habitat management, and restoration of degraded forest areas.
• Forest Protection Services Forest protection activities including anti-encroachment patrols, fire prevention, law enforcement coordination, and surveillance to safeguard the remaining lowland rainforest. Services include SMART Patrol operations and drone-based monitoring.
• Research, Development and Conservation Services Scientific research and biodiversity conservation programs including wildlife monitoring, species documentation, and ecological studies conducted in collaboration with universities and research institutions.
• Community Partnership and Empowerment Services Community development programs working with indigenous Batin Sembilan people, including social forestry schemes, rubber agroforestry, and livelihood support initiatives to ensure sustainable human-forest coexistence.
• Business Development Services Sustainable business initiatives including ecotourism development (such as Tumble in the Jungle mountain bike race), non-timber forest product processing, and multiproduk enterprise development to support conservation funding.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% reduction in deforestation rate in core areas (2019-2023)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core/flagship, supporting and major.

• BKSDA Jambi (Balai Konservasi Sumber Daya Alam)core/flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2025Government conservation agency collaborating on wildlife rescue and release programs. Joint August 2025 release of 23 animals including 2 sun bears, 3 otters, 4 hill mynas, and 14 reticulated pythons at three locations within Hutan Harapan.
• Copenhagen ZoosupportingTechnology or Integration · 20 February 2018Danish zoo that provided 15 camera traps for wildlife monitoring. Representative Carl Traeholt visited to explore further cooperation possibilities in conservation technology.
• University of Jambi (Unja)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2018Phase 2 research partnership signed in February 2018 for tropical forest research including social, economic, and ecological studies. Part of CRC 990/EFForTS Project consortium affiliated with University of Goettingen. Unja allocated education forest area within Hutan Harapan for student use.
• Fujitsu (through BirdLife Tokyo)core/flagshipTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Technology partnership since 2018 providing SMART Patrol (Cyber Tracker), drone technology, and real-time data platforms. Training provided to local rangers starting 2020. Results include 40% reduction in deforestation rate and 50% faster fire response time.
• Burung Indonesiacore/flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading organization partner in the global collaboration that established Hutan Harapan. Burung Indonesia (BirdLife Indonesia) serves as one of three founding partners alongside BirdLife International and RSPB to manage Indonesia's first ecosystem restoration concession.
• BirdLife Internationalcore/flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal bird conservation federation serving as founding partner in the ecosystem restoration initiative. Provides international conservation expertise, network resources, and coordination for the Hutan Harapan project.
• Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)core/flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based bird conservation organization and founding partner of Hutan Harapan. Contributes conservation expertise, funding support through BirdLife International network, and ongoing technical collaboration including participation in wildlife monitoring activities.
• NABU (Nature And Biodiversity Conservation Union)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman nature conservation organization listed as a partner in restoration activities, providing technical expertise and conservation support.
• University of Goettingen, GermanymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead institution of CRC 990/EFForTS Project consortium conducting collaborative research on lowland tropical forest transformation systems. Coordinates international research activities at Hutan Harapan.
• Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of CRC 990/EFForTS Project consortium conducting research on tropical forest transformation systems at Hutan Harapan.
• University of TadulakosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in CRC 990/EFForTS Project research consortium for lowland tropical forest studies.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kayan Mentarang Restoration Project: A community-based ecosystem restoration initiative in North Borneo's Kayan Mentarang National Park. Directly comparable as an Indonesian ecosystem restoration project integrating indigenous community partnerships with forest conservation.
• Burung Indonesia: BirdLife Indonesia partner and founding member of Hutan Harapan, operating its own conservation programs across Indonesia including Important Bird Areas. Directly comparable as an Indonesian bird and biodiversity conservation organization.
• Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve: Rimba Raya is an ecosystem restoration concession in Borneo operated by PT Rimba Raya Conservation, covering approximately 90,000 hectares of peat swamp forest. It is directly comparable as another Indonesian ecosystem restoration concession project focused on biodiversity conservation and carbon credits.

Broad incumbents

• Fauna & Flora International: FFI is a global conservation organization operating in 40+ countries including Indonesia. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in species conservation, habitat protection, and partnership-based conservation delivery.
• Conservation International: Conservation International operates globally including Indonesia through programs on forest protection, biodiversity hotspots, and indigenous community partnerships. Comparable as a broad incumbent with similar ecosystem restoration and community-based conservation focus.
• Wildlife Conservation Society: WCS is a major international conservation organization with significant Indonesia and Sumatra programs. Comparable as a broad incumbent running large-scale wildlife monitoring, anti-poaching, and forest protection programs similar to Hutan Harapan's mandate.
• World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Indonesia: WWF Indonesia operates landscape conservation programs across Sumatra including in Jambi province adjacent to Hutan Harapan. Comparable as a regional incumbent running forest protection, species conservation, and community engagement programs in the same geography.
• The Nature Conservancy: TNC is a major global conservation organization with Indonesia operations focused on forest protection, sustainable forestry, and marine conservation. Comparable as a broad incumbent with similar landscape-scale conservation approaches and corporate partnership models.

Regional players

• Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara (YKAN): YKAN (formerly TNC Indonesia) is a major Indonesian conservation foundation working on marine and terrestrial ecosystem protection. It shares Hutan Harapan's focus on Indonesian ecosystem conservation and partners with similar international conservation networks.
• Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation: Yayasan BOS operates orangutan rescue, rehabilitation, and release programs in Borneo with similar wildlife release partnerships with BKSDA. Comparable in their Indonesian focus on endangered species conservation and community engagement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hutan_harapan
• Facebookfacebook.com/SahabatHutan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pt-restorasi-ekosistem-indonesia

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Profiles2 records

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