Ruben Ravenberg
Ruben Ravenberg is the General Director of the Stichting Bosbeheer en Bostoezicht (SBB), the organization responsible for forest management and oversight in Suriname. He has been actively involved in addressing the significant decline in the country's timber production, which has dropped over 60% in recent years. Ravenberg advocates for a long-term master plan to promote sustainable forestry practices, emphasizing the need to shift from exporting raw timber to producing finished wood products for both local and international markets. His leadership is crucial in navigating the complexities of the timber sector, including legislative reform and capacity building among local workers.
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Ruben Ravenberg is the director who has accused Souprayen of causing damage to the company's image and has stated that their roles are incompatible.
‘Functies bondsvoorzitter en manager Communicatie niet verenigbaar’ – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2025-10-13
Ruben Ravenberg is the director of SBB who noted the need for more field vehicles.
SBB krijgt nieuwe voertuigen voor veldwerk en versterkt duurzaam bosbeheer – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-10-11
Ruben Ravenberg is the director of the SBB who confirmed the seizure of illegal electricity poles.
EBS riskeert miljoenenboete na inbeslagname illegale houten stroompalen – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-10-06
Ruben Ravenberg is the director of SBB who was not available for comment regarding the seizure.
BREAKING – SBB legt beslag op duizenden illegale elektriciteitsmasten van EBS – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-10-04
Ruben Ravenberg, director of the Foundation for Forest Management and Supervision (SBB), has expressed dissatisfaction over the issuance of land in Powaka.
SBB-directeur slaat alarm over uitgegeven grond in woongebied Powaka – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-25
Ruben Ravenberg is mentioned as one of the graduates from the programs offered by Oedit Doebe.
Mogelijk vals diploma en stageverklaring bij dossier-Ramsukul voor beëdiging tot landmeter – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-11
Ruben Ravenberg is the general director of the SBB and is facing lawsuits from board members seeking his dismissal.
Ontevreden SBB-bestuursleden zoeken heil bij de groene tafel – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-19
Ruben Ravenberg is the director of the Foundation for Forest Management and Supervision (SBB).
Friends and family belemmert meer inkomsten uit houtsector – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-13
Ruben Ravenberg is the general director of the Foundation for Forest Management and Supervision (SBB) who demanded the resignation of Krishnadath Joerawan from the board.
SBB-directeur Ravenberg eist ontslag bestuurslid Krishnadath Joerawan – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-03-27Ruben Ravenberg, general director of the SBB, discusses the need for a technical delegation to phase out roundwood exports.
Houtproductie met ruim 60 procent gedaald – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-02-21