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WAQF FOREST AS A STRATEGY FOR REFORESTATION: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY IN ACEH Fakhri, Ahmad Hazim; Abrar, Muhammad; Yusuf, Fakhri; Juli, Sabiruddin; Jamhuri, Jamhuri; Effendi, Erwan; Maisarah, Siti; Waeno, Mahamadaree
Jurnal Al-Ijtimaiyyah Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/al-ijtimaiyyah.v12i1.34230

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Aceh has one of the largest forest areas in Sumatra. However, Aceh has lost approximately 117,000 hectares in the last 7 years. Although the Aceh government has addressed forest destruction through programs run by the environment and forestry agencies and regulatory support from Indonesian laws and Qanun, these measures have not been effective. In addressing this issue, Islam has a solution-oriented and relevant approach to tackling forest destruction through the concept of Waqf Forest. This study examined the implementation, positive impacts, and challenges, and will produce recommendations for the development of waqf forests in Aceh province. This study used a qualitative approach with a case study method to explore in depth the waqf forest model as a forest reforestation strategy in Aceh. Overall, this study highlights that the waqf forest model represents a promising strategy for addressing deforestation and supporting reforestation efforts in Aceh Province, while also identifying key challenges that hinder its optimal development. Contributing empirical insights into waqf forest implementation in Aceh, an area largely underexplored in prior literature. This research demonstrates that waqf forests hold significant potential as an Islamic philanthropic mechanism for advancing ecological sustainability and long-term forest conservation in the region.
The Relationship Between Reef Fish and Coverage of Coral and Turf Algae in Coral Reef Ecosystems of Biak Island, Papua Aji, Ludi Parwadani; Putra, Risandi Dwirama; Abrar, Muhammad; Siringoringo, Rikoh Manogar; Giyanto, Giyanto
Makara Journal of Science Vol. 29, No. 4
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In this study, we examine the influence of benthic coverage on fish diversity in coral reef ecosystems. Benthic and reef fish community surveys were conducted at 14 sites using underwater photographic transect and underwater visual census methods, respectively. Coral cover (26.1%) was found to be lower than turf algae cover (42.1%). A total of 56 fish species, comprised of 14 carnivores, 21 corallivores, and 21 herbivores, were recorded. The most widely distributed carnivore and herbivore species were Lethrinus harak and Ctenochaetus striatus, respectively. Two species of butterflyfish, Chaetodon citrinellus and Chaetodon trifasciatus, were the most widely distributed species among corallivores. The number of herbivorous fish species was correlated with coral cover, but not turf algae cover. In contrast, no correlation was observed between the diversity of corallivorous and carnivorous fish and the coverage values of the two benthic groups (coral and turf algae). Despite this, a pattern was observed in which areas with higher coral cover had more corallivorous and carnivorous fish species, while sites with higher turf algae cover had fewer of these fish species. Reef fish distribution depends on live coral, which are the primary habitat-forming organisms on coral reefs. Coral and reef fish are essential in maintaining ecological functions and shaping reef ecosystems.
Co-Authors . Zulfan Abdul Karim, Bisyri Adam, Chaidir Adrinur, A. Imal Agus Haryono Al-Munawir, Al-Munawir Aliasuddin Aliasuddin Amalia, Nuelda Angga, Binanga Arafat, M. Y. Aulianur, Ahlul Corry Corvianawatie, Corry Darmawan Darmawan Duyo, Rizal Ahdiyat Effendi, Erwan Fakhri, Ahmad Hazim Firdaus, Adhityas Gatot Nazir Ahmad Geubrina, Yulia Hafitz, Hafitz Hanif, Andriyatno Harahap, Nurhaliza Hariyanti, Tika Ayu ICHWAN ICHWAN Idrus, Ilham Ihza, Muhammad Herizal Isnawati, Putri Jamhuri, Jamhuri Kadri, Mirzatul Kamal Fachrurrozi Karim, Firmansyah Khadijah, St Kunto Wibowo Kusumo, Suryo Lawang, Hasanna Lefantri , Leo LUDI PARWADANI AJI M. Shabri Abd. Majid Mahmudah, Istiyati Maisarah, Siti Marfali, Said Raushan Maulana Maulana, Maulana Maulana, Harist Mauliani, Nina Mochammad Arifin Muzzakar, Kahar Nasriyal, Nasriyal NEVIATY PUTRI ZAMANI Ningsih, Febry Claudia Nirwana, Hafsah Paipan, Sahrul Permana, Syeprianto Putra, Masteria Yunovilsa Putra, Wahyu Hanafi R, Mhd. Randa Haikal Raja Masbar Regina Rahmi Ridwang Ridwang, Ridwang Rikoh Manogar Siringoringo Risandi Dwirama Putra Rizkiansyah , Rikaz Rossanto Dwi Handoyo Rustam Effendi Sabiruddin, Sabiruddin Safrirullah, Safrirullah Salatalohi, Abu Sam Wouthuyzen Sandi, Kurnia Saputra, Jumadil Satria, Wisnu Shanty Savitri Silvia, Vivi Sofyan Syahnur Srinita, Srinita Sulistyowati Sulistyowati Suprianto, Gaguk Suradi Suradi Surani Tahir, Ilyas Taufiq Carnegie Dawood Tri Aryono Hadi Umi Mardiyati Vivine Nurcahyawati Waeno, Mahamadaree Yanti, Rina Yanuar, Yogi Yennafri, Yennafri Yulianingsih, Kiki Yulianti, Reka Yusnidar Yusnidar Yusuf, Fakhri Zahara, Riska Zamzamil, Mhd. Madil Zulha, Arienal Martha