HIGH CONSERVATION VALUE & HIGH CARBON STOCK
AEP Nusantara Plantations is committed to the conservation of High Conservation Value (HCV) and High Carbon Stock (HCS) areas across all our operations, ensuring sustainable palm oil production while protecting critical ecosystems.
AEP subscribes to the High Carbon Stock Approach (HCSA) for all our new plantings. New planting areas are surveyed by certified assessors from the HCV Resource Network's Assessor Licensing Scheme (ALS) for identification of HCV and HCS areas.
All of our estates have clearly delineated boundaries indicating HCV areas and areas of conservation interest. These areas are systematically identified, mapped, and protected to ensure their ecological integrity.
Regular Monitoring of Conservation Areas with Drones to Prevent Encroachment
We employ advanced technology including drone surveillance for regular monitoring of conservation areas. This helps prevent encroachment and ensures continuous protection of these critical ecosystems.
On the ground, HCV areas are marked with clear signboards to prevent encroachment. This also provides clear guidance for management during daily operations.
Hunting of any species of animals within all our areas is strictly prohibited, and any sightings must be reported immediately. This commitment extends to all our suppliers and forms part of our Terms of Contract (TOC) with them.
Areas along rivers and permanent waterways are conserved as riparian reserves. These protected zones reduce soil erosion, prevent water contamination, mitigate flooding, shelter wildlife, increase biodiversity, and provide corridors for riparian wildlife.
Regular sampling and analysis are conducted at rivers supplying water to our estates to ensure no contamination by hazardous materials, maintaining water quality for both ecosystems and communities.
Forest owned and managed in Estate
Strict no-hunting policy across all estates
Protected waterways and buffer zones
For detailed information about our HCV/HCS conservation practices, please contact our Sustainability team via email: ehs.aepmi@aepplantations.id
