Women Rangers in Indonesia Lead Efforts to Combat Deforestation

Female patrol groups in Aceh province employ innovative strategies to protect forests and share their methods nationwide.

Women-led ranger teams in Damaran Baru, Aceh, have significantly reduced deforestation through community engagement and patrols.
The initiative began after severe flash floods in 2015 highlighted the consequences of illegal logging.
Rangers use non-confrontational methods to educate villagers and promote sustainable practices.
Success in Aceh has inspired similar women-led forest management groups across Indonesia.
Involvement of women in forest management has shown to increase household income and sustainable governance.