In May 2011″ the President of Indonesia” Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono” issued Presidential Instruction (PI) No. 10/2011 – Suspension of Granting New Licenses and Improvement of Natural Primary Forest and Peatland Governance.  The decree calls for “…suspension on granting of new licenses in primary natural forest and peat land in conservation forest” protected forest” production forest (limited production forest” regular/permanent production forest” conversion forest) and areas for other uses as in the Indicative Map for Suspension on New Licenses…”  This ‘moratorium’ on new licenses will be in effect for two years.

On 17 June 2011″ in follow up to PI No. 10/2011″ the Ministry of Forestry released Decree SK.323/Menhut-II/2011.  This decree calls for public input into the redrafting process for the Indicative Map for Suspension on New Licenses.

On 5 August 2011″ the Presidential Working Unit on Supervision and Control of Development (UKP-PPP) released specific procedures for public engagement in the redrafting process” which is open to “any person or individual” group of people” institutions or enterprises.”  This public notice includes addresses for e-mail” post” and in-person delivery of inputs. 

The official UKP-PPP notice (in Bahasa) can be seen here.   An English translation (using Google Translate) can be read here.

Additional Resources:

PI No. 10/2011: English translation (produced by Daemeter Consulting)