Bengkarek Village Towards Sustainable Peatland Village

Located in the Kapuas-Ambawang River Peat Hydrological Unit, Bengkarek Village features dominant farming system of oil palm monoculture, mixed rubber and ginger monoculture. These 3 farming system are the main sources of the community livelihood, contributing up to 80% of their income.
Efforts to promote sustainability include improving agroforestry practices, enhancing post-harvest handling, and establishing demonstration plots to support resilient and environmentally friendly farming systems.