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    "data": {
        "id": 1721134,
        "msgid": "waqf-forests-strengthen-conservation-capacity-at-tahura-pocut-meurah-intan-1778054968",
        "date": "2026-05-06 12:51:12",
        "title": "Waqf Forests Strengthen Conservation Capacity at Tahura Pocut Meurah Intan",
        "author": "A.Syalaby Ichsan",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Environment",
        "summary": "A waqf-based conservation initiative was featured in a training session for forestry staff at Tahura Pocut Meurah Intan in Aceh, highlighting how waqf approaches can transform degraded lands into diverse forest areas, boosting biodiversity. Representative Firman Hadi from the Waqf Forest Conservation Initiative (IKHW) explained the strategic role of waqf in long-term conservation, bridging public participation with ecological restoration while integrating social, spiritual, and environmental aspects. This model is positioned as a sustainable framework for preserving Indonesia's forests for future generations.",
        "content": "<p>An initiative for conservation based on waqf has gained further space\nin strengthening the capacity of forestry apparatus. Waqf Forest was\ninvited as a speaker in a refresher activity for employees and new\ncontract staff under P3K at Tahura Pocut Meurah Intan on Monday\n(4\/4\/2026). The event, held at the Tahura auditorium in the Saree area,\nwas initiated by the Security and Biodiversity Section of the UPTD KPHK\nTahura Pocut Meurah Intan. The activity aims to enhance the apparatus\u2019s\nunderstanding of conservation and ecological issues that form the\nfoundation of protected forest area management. In the session themed\nConservation and Ecology, which began at 3:00 PM WIB, Firman Hadi,\nrepresentative of IKHW, outlined the development of waqf-based\nconservation initiatives in Aceh. He explained that the waqf approach is\nnot only based on religious values but can also serve as a strategic\ninstrument in landscape restoration. \u201cCritical lands that were\npreviously degraded have now transformed into forest areas with diverse\nvegetation. This has a direct impact on increasing the diversity of\nflora and fauna,\u201d said Firman. According to him, waqf forests can become\none model for nature preservation based on forest waqf in Indonesia.\nThis scheme is considered capable of bridging long-term conservation\nneeds with public participation, while ensuring the sustainability of\nforest resources for future generations. Citing various publications\nfrom the Waqf Forest Conservation Initiative (IKHW) via the ikhw.org\nplatform, this approach integrates ecological, social, and spiritual\naspects. It goes beyond just planting trees to building collective\nawareness that forests are a trust that must be maintained\nsustainably.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/waqf-forests-strengthen-conservation-capacity-at-tahura-pocut-meurah-intan-1778054968",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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