Kayu Anvaya
Forest of the Future
From Indonesian forest to lasting remembrance
A 4-year CSR project in which we ethically extract petrified wood in Indonesia, craft it into memorials, and communicate transparently about every step.
Discover the projectWhat do we do in Indonesia?
In Indonesia we extract and process petrified wood into unique memorials — with respect for people, nature and local communities.
Petrified wood forms when trees were buried under volcanic material millions of years ago. The wood fossilises into a hard, unique material with rich colours and tree rings that tell the story of our planet.
In our workshop in West Java, a team of more than ten local artisans works under fair wages and safe conditions. They transform the extracted wood into high-quality memorials shipped to the Netherlands.
The project started in 2024 with a subsidy from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and runs for four years. This website documents our progress, milestones and impact.
From forest to memorial
Extraction
Ethically responsible extraction of petrified wood in Indonesia, with minimal impact on the landscape.
Processing
Local artisans cut, polish and shape the wood into memorials in our workshop.
Transport
Safe transport of processed wood to the Netherlands for finishing and distribution.
Memorial
Unique remembrance objects that last for generations — each piece with its own story.
CSR & sustainability
Fair wages
Our artisans in Indonesia work under fair employment conditions and receive market-rate salaries.
Safe working conditions
The workshop meets safety standards with protective equipment and proper ventilation.
Local impact
We create employment in regions where economic opportunities are limited.
Sustainable extraction
Extraction is selective and responsible, with respect for the surrounding ecosystem.
Our team
The people behind Kayu Anvaya — in Indonesia and the Netherlands.
M. Tohirin
Supervises the implementation of the petrified wood program, ensuring effective coordination, field implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of project activities.
Riza Caturini
Supports community livelihood strengthening, manages financial administration, facilitates savings groups, provides business coaching, and oversees systematic livelihood data collection and management.
Syamsudin
Facilitates field activities, delivers community training, provides group mentoring and support, and conducts systematic field data collection.
Fajri Ihsan Sakti
Responsible for spatial data analysis, thematic mapping, deforestation monitoring, spatial database management, and technical GIS reporting.
Paul Smit
Hallo
Natasya Astrid
Responsible for project financial management, budget planning, financial reporting, and compliance.
Mhd. Khallil Kayani
Provides leadership and coordination for field teams, oversees activity planning and implementation, monitors field operations, and ensures the effective delivery and achievement of project targets
Putrianti Tunggadewi
Responsible for developing and preparing project training modules and learning materials.
Paul Smit
Oprichter van Fosil Kayu. Verantwoordelijk voor projectstrategie en partnerschappen.
Project timeline
Our milestones from 2024 to 2028 — completed and planned.
RVO-subsidie toegekend
Het project ontvangt subsidie van de Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland en kan officieel van start.
Projectofficiële start
Kick-off met alle projectpartners in Indonesië en Nederland. Team samengesteld en werkplaats voorbereid.
Eerste winning versteend hout
De eerste partij versteend hout is succesvol gewonnen in West-Java en vervoerd naar de werkplaats.
Werkplaats operationeel
De werkplaats draait op volle capaciteit. Eerste gedenktekens worden geproduceerd en getest.
Opschaling productie
Verhoogde productiecapaciteit en uitbreiding van het ambachtslieden-team.
Tweede winninglocatie
Opening van een tweede winninglocatie in Midden-Java.
Halftijdse evaluatie
Onafhankelijke MVO-evaluatie en rapportage aan de RVO.
Projectafronding
Formele afronding van het 4-jarige project met eindrapportage en kennisoverdracht.
Where we operate
Our extraction sites and workshops in Indonesia.
Latest updates
News and progress from the Kayu Anvaya project.
Eerste gedenktekens geproduceerd
Het team in Bandung heeft de eerste serie gedenktekens succesvol afgerond. Elk stuk is uniek door natuurlijke jaarringen.
Read more → Werkplaats officieel geopend
Met een ceremonie op locatie is de werkplaats in West-Java officieel in gebruik genomen door het volledige team.
Read more →Eerste container onderweg naar NL
De eerste zending verwerkt versteend hout is vertrokken richting Nederland. Verwachte aankomst binnen 4 weken.
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