Jakarta, Sept. 26 -- The Forestry Ministry is strengthening the role of forestry instructors to support Peusangan Elephant Conservation Initiative (PECI) being carried out in Aceh.

The ministry's Head of Human Resources Extension and Development Agency (BP2SDM), Indra Exploitasia Semiawan, said here on Friday that the Forestry Minister had designated a portion of the 98,000-hectare industrial forest plantation area in Takengon, Aceh Tengah, as a conservation area for Sumatran elephants (Elephas maximus sumatrensis).

"The strategic role of instructors is at the forefront of community empowerment. Instructors act as facilitators, educators, and mentors, working collaboratively with various stakeholders," he said.

"This is in line with Pr...