80% of our kratom comes from Kapuas Hulu

Kapuas Hulu is one of the last remaining jungle strongholds in Indonesia. 25% of the land in the regency is still covered in old growth primary rainforest. The kratom sector is of great economic importance for Kapuas Hulu.

The local people in the Kapuas regency know very well that a healthy and sizable jungle habitat is of utmost importance for the harvest of high quality, potent and high value kratom leaves. The best kratom is without any doubt to be found in the primary forest. Kratom trees grown in secundary forest or (palmoil) plantations are usually less potent in leaf material and of inferior quality.

This is likely one of the (main) reasons that there still is a sizable area of primary jungle in Kapuas Hulu. The kratom in the primary forests is harvested sustainably with as little as possible damage to kratom trees and neighbouring trees. Mostly done by hand without invasive machinery. The leaves of old growth kratom trees are more resistant to insects and other pests making pesticides less or not needed for leaf retention.

The possibility for the locals to make money from kratom promotes a sustainable forest management and ensures that the local people have an economic incentive to keep the forest strong and healthy. The forest helps the people to maintain a good standard of living.