SKK Mi-Gas - Social and Environmental Impact Assessment -
Sorong and Fak-Fak, West Papua 2004-2007
Consulting in West Papua
with Indigenous Development Foundation Yayasan Pembangunan Masyarakat Desa (YPMD), on Environmental and Social Impacts with PT Pertamina and also SKK Migas in the Sorong and
Fak-Fak areas, for the oil and gas industry.
This work involved liaison with staff in the Ministry of the
Environment. This work involved intensive ongoing consultation with a wide range of stakeholders and co-operation with community groups.
Small scale microhydro-electricification scoping study - Mamberamo Region, West Papua 1995
Tim worked again with YPMD to produce research on micro-hydro potential for generating small scale reliable electricity for school and health centre sites on the Mamberamo River in West Papua. The application of this clean energy source will enable the protection of valuable medical supplies and samples. Lighting in schools enables students to do homework, and lessens the toxicity impacts of reliance on kerosene lanterns, which also pose a fire hazard.
Leuser National Park - Management Study 1999
Consulting for Leuser National Park Management Authority, mapping of forest cover changes in catchment areas bordering population centres, Assessment of illegal logging encroachment, unapproved road building, and clearing for palm oil plantations was reviewed in an investigation commissioned by the Langkat regency government.