KPLPB

The project is implemented through a partnership between the local farmer group, Koalisi Pegiat Lingkungan Pulau Belitung (KPLPB) as the Tree Planting Partner (TPP), and TREEO as carbon project developer and dMRV provider. The farmer group holds a 35-year forest utilization permit, valid from 2017 to 2052.

Field surveys and ground-truthing confirmed that the selected land is severely degraded, with low-nutrient sandy-clay soil caused by former illegal tin-mining activities. Soil and water testing was carried out to address potential lead contamination risks. By restoring bare and unmanaged land, the project creates additional climate and ecological impact that would likely not have occurred without the project intervention.

The project was initially designed to plant and maintain 24,990 seedlings across four tree species, each selected for a specific combination of ecological resilience, carbon performance, and value to the local community:

• Durio zibethinus (Durian): 10%
• Aquilaria malaccensis (Agarwood): 5%
• Nephelium lappaceum (Rambutan): 10%
• Melaleuca leucadendra (Paperbark/Gelam): 75%

The selected species are mostly slow-growing but high-value, supporting long-term ecological restoration, carbon accumulation, and potential community livelihood benefits. These specific species were chosen after an in-depth socialization process based on farmer desirability, carbon performance, and biodiversity.

This selection creates direct synergies with local livelihoods, particularly by supporting the farmer group’s forest honey bee business with trees that act as a nectar source.

Through single-tree monitoring app solutions, smallholder farmers across Indonesia are empowered to digitize their forests. Utilizing smartphone cameras, our dMRV (digital Measurement, Reporting, and Verification) system analyzes tree trunk diameter, canopy coverage, and species growth over time. Each tree receives a unique digital identity, linking precise carbon sequestration calculations with trusted global buyers.

Deploying digital monitoring tools on the ground required specific adaptations to help users avoid measuring the wrong plots. A new feature was deployed that only allows users to monitor trees when they are strictly inside the plot, immediately notifying them if they step outside the boundaries. Additionally, an offline map function was implemented that automatically downloads based on the user's current area. This ensures that users always know their exact location in the field without needing to manually download maps, significantly reducing confusion.

The transition from manual estimations to digital solutions has delivered substantial benefits. Communities not only see their local environment thrive, but also receive fair compensation based on high-integrity carbon credits. By securing 98% accuracy in forest biometric tracking, TREEO Indonesia is closing the gap between smallholder efforts and global environmental.

This project is more than a planting exercise. It's a working model for how degraded land, local stewardship, and rigorous carbon methodology can come together. It turns ex-mining sites into durable sources of ecological recovery, climate mitigation, and community income. As monitoring continues and the forest matures, the lessons from Belitung are already shaping how future restoration sites are planned, planted, and managed.