POHUWATO, GORONTALO, INDONESIA — Biomasa Jaya Abadi (BJA) Group, Indonesia’s largest licensed integrated wood pellet producer, on Friday planted its 20 millionth Gliricidia (gamal) tree as part of its effort to expand renewable energy feedstock while maintaining legal and deforestation-free operations. The milestone reflects the company’s commitment to sustainable biomass production and highlights the role of the sector in supporting local livelihoods in Gorontalo Province. BJA Group consists of PT Biomasa Jaya Abadi (BJA), PT Banyan Tumbuh Lestari (BTL), and PT Inti Global Laksana (IGL). The tree-planting event was held at BTL’s planting block in East Popayato, Pohuwato Regency. BTL began planting Gliricidia in May 2022 and has since grown an estimated 20.4 million trees across roughly 4,080 hectares. The earliest plantings have reached about 8 meters in height with trunk diameters of around 8 centimeters.