The LFP Wildlife-Friendly Coffee Programme is a collaborative project between coffee farmers resident to Cipaganti and Pangauban and the Little Fireface Project. The aim of the programme is to promote and encourage the use of wildlife-friendly farming practices, such as natural pesticides, organic fertilisers and agroforestry (planting trees within farms).
This programme has been ten years in the making, after years of discussions with local farmers, and was formally created in 2019. Of the two coffee farmer cooperatives we work with, there are now 400 farmers who work with us on the coffee programme. So, what have we achieved so far?
Wildlife Friendly™ certification
In December 2020, a combination of LFP’s conservation work and the wildlife-friendly practices of local farmers led to the coffee programme becoming Wildlife Friendly™ certified. This certification has only been given to 18 other projects in the world, and only one other coffee-based project. This certification is given to projects that contribute to the conservation of endangered animals whilst selling products responsibly sourced from these areas. This not only helps farmers get a premium price for their high-quality produce, but it incentivises the use of wildlife-friendly farming practices.
Export to the UK
We started the process of exporting our coffee by making contact with ethical importers, IndoChina, who kindly Q-graded our Fireface Coffee, meaning that we can now state with absolute confidence that the coffee is “speciality”.
As of 2024, we are delighted to announce that our Wildlife Friendly™ certified coffee has officially arrived in the UK and is now available for purchase through Kindred Forest!
Kindred Forest is a UK-based company dedicated to preserving rainforests, biodiversity, and indigenous cultures. They offer ethically sourced, single-origin products such as wild chocolate, specialty coffee, and arenga forest sugar, collaborating directly with indigenous communities in regions like Bolivia and Indonesia. A portion of their profits is reinvested into conservation efforts, supporting projects like the Little Fireface Project in West Java, Indonesia. As members of the Wildlife Friendly Enterprise Network, Kindred Forest emphasizes sustainable practices that honor both the environment and local cultures.
This milestone has been years in the making, overcoming the logistical challenges from 2020 to 2022. Throughout this journey, our Java team has worked closely with Kindred Forest and their partner – Indonesian coffee exporters Alko – at every stage of the transportation to ensure a smooth and ethical export process.
Now that our coffee has found a home in the UK, we invite you to support sustainable, wildlife-friendly farming with every cup!
Naturalist Hub
Naturalist Hub is a biodiversity-themed café located in Bogor, West Java, and is the result of a collaboration between Bogor Naturalist and Yayasan ENA. The café serves exclusively Fireface Coffee, Indonesia’s first Wildlife Friendly™ coffee brand, which aligns with our commitment to environmental sustainability.
Beyond offering delicious food and beverages, Naturalist Hub serves as a gathering space for naturalists and nature enthusiasts. It also aims to educate visitors through engaging educational displays, promoting awareness about biodiversity and conservation.
We regularly host events focused on biodiversity conservation and collaborate with local NGOs to further support these causes. Through these initiatives, we strive to create a community that values and actively works towards preserving the natural world.
