Extension to the Moratorium on Issuing New Peatland and Forest Utilization Licenses, Presidential Instruction No. 6 of 2013 (Indonesia)

The Presidential Instruction mandates various ministers and officials concerned to continue the suspension of granting new licenses on primary forest and peat land in conservation forest, protected forest, production forest (limited production forest, regular/permanent production forest, convertible production forest), and other land use areas as specified in an Indicative Map of Suspension for New License for a period of two years from issuance. Specific mandates are also given to various ministers concerned. The Ministry of Environment in particular is directed to make efforts in reducing emission from forest and peat land by improving governance in business activity proposed in forests and peat lands within the Indicative Map for Suspension on New Licenses through environment licenses.