During this month, Trees4Trees arranged survey to locations which were possible to develop as eco-tourism in Pati District. Some of the visited locations were valley, creek and path. The activity was delivered as recommended by PUM, a non profit organization based in The Netherland.

    
Creek with clear water stream as performed in the picture is a valuable asset for establishing eco-tourism.   Supporting infrastructure such as road block also becomes determined factor for eco-tourism.
   
A well preserved spot surveyed. It provided path for trekking and beautiful landscape ahead.   A nice spot for eco-tourism which provided natural landscape while participants take a rest.
In the same month, Trees4Trees performed production trial for Sengon in Purbalingga Management Unit. The production located at Target Area of Bojongsari, Patemon, Subdistrict of Bojongsari, District of Purbalingga.

Before performing the production process, farmers and workers received information on how the process goes on, cutting and standard safety procedure from Mr. Ejeb Sudrajat (stand; right). A worker almost finished the cutting process, using a chain saw. He was equipped with safety equipment, such as helmet, mask/glasses, earphone, glove and shoes.

After cutting, the timber on ground was labeled with information containing time of inventorying, area number, tree number, species of tree and stem diameter. The timber was then cut into smaller size, loaded to truck for next process. During the process, started from felling to loading to processor, the timber was registered. The process was called Timber Administration. Mr. Wiwin (right), Secretary of Berkah Lestari farmer group, Target Area Bojongsari, Management Unit Purbalingga was making note about the timber.

Barker Bedford, a member of Trees4Trees visited Central Java on September 2010. They could see processes facilitated by Trees4Trees directly and collect information on the involvement of local farmer group in the program

Mr. Ian Pike, a member of Barker Bedford delegation was observing and measuring the height of a tree Two members of farmer group accompanied the field visit. They provided information to the delegation on programs in their area.

Plant monitoring is performed in areas where Trees4Trees program is working. It is aimed at identifying the progress of the plants.

A sixteen years old of Mango at Duren Village, Semarang District. Label on the plant is purposed for identification by Trees4Trees or member who has contributed for replanting as replacement of trees taken for industrial purpose. Mr. Kusdianto, a Field Coordinator of Jepara Management Unit is photographed with sixteen months old Teak in Jepara District.

Education Program

• We start the environment education program by assessing the students’ knowledge of the subject. This year’s program started off in the Elementary School (Sekolah Dasar) of Cikedondong 1 located in Village Cikedondong, District Cilacap.

• The purpose of the initial assessment is to deliver educational modules that are appropriate in relation to the knowledge level of students in that area. Knowledge of the environment has proven to vary greatly villages and districts.

• Assessment is carried out through interviews with randomly picked students, totally 30, in Class 4 and 5