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Economic Impact of Community Activities in Ruteng Nature Tourism Park Area, East Nusa Tenggara Province Sari, Yovita Ratna; Sundawati, Leti; Sunkar, Arzyana
Media Konservasi Vol. 31 No. 1 (2026): Media Konservasi Vol 31 No 1 January 2026
Publisher : Department of Forest Resources Conservation and Ecotourism - IPB University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/medkon.31.1.18

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This study addresses a gap in understanding the specific economic impacts of community engagement in Ruteng Nature Tourism Park (TWA Ruteng) on local livelihoods. While prior research highlights general benefits of tourism, limited attention has been given to the direct economic activities and their outcomes within TWA Ruteng. The objectives of this research are to analyze the economic activities of the Ngkiong Ndora Village community and evaluate their effects on household income. Data collection was conducted through interviews, observations, documentation, and literature review. Participants were categorized into three strata based on land ownership: 34 respondents in stratum I, 60 in stratum II, and 12 in stratum III. The data were analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative methods to provide a comprehensive understanding of economic dynamics. The results reveal that the community engages in land cultivation, wood utilization, and the exploitation of non-timber resources. These activities have a significant positive economic impact, contributing 76.44% to household income and increasing income levels by 76.94%. This study offers novel insights into the interaction between local communities and nature tourism parks, particularly in Indonesia. It highlights the importance of integrating community involvement into tourism development strategies and illustrates how such engagement can yield substantial economic benefits. Additionally, it provides empirical evidence to inform policies that balance conservation efforts with local economic development, ensuring sustainability and improved livelihoods.
Gender in Social Forestry Progam (Case of LMDH Wono Lestari Burno Village Senduro Sub-District Lumajang District) zakaria Yahya; Leti Sundawati; Soni Trison
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 11 No 4 (2025): April
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v11i4.10096

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Social Forestry data 2015-2019 shows that out of 712,560 households, 94% of family heads are male and only 6% are female. LMDH Wono Lestari has successfully optimized this program by involving the community and Social Forestry Business Group (KUPS). However, no data is showing the low access, involvement, and gender equality in forest management in Social Forestry areas. This study aims to analyze the roles of men and women in productive activities in gender-based Social Forestry management. The research was conducted in Burno Village, LMDH Wono Lestari involving 71 respondents consisting of married couples determined using purposive sampling. The results showed that gender has a significant role in social forestry management. Men and women contribute significantly to productive activities, with each having different expertise and local knowledge. This research makes an important contribution in filling the gap in the literature regarding the role of women in Social Forestry schemes, especially in relation to household economic welfare. Unlike previous studies that generally only highlight women's involvement quantitatively or administratively, this research explores in-depth the forms of women's contribution in productive activities, decision-making, and gender division of labor both inside and outside the domestic sphere.
Strategi Pengelolaan Hutan Kemasyarakatan dalam Perspektif Ekonomi, Ekologi, dan Sosial: Studi Kasus Kelompok Tani Sedyo Makmur di Gunung Kidul, D.I. Yogyakarta Pradito Mushandono; Soni Trison; Leti Sundawati
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 11 No 9 (2025): September
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v11i9.11667

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Community forests play a crucial role in improving rural livelihoods, yet their management often faces challenges related to low income contribution, ecological sustainability, and limited social empowerment. This study aims to analyze the economic, ecological, and social benefits of community forest management and to assess their contribution to the welfare of members of the Sedyo Makmur Farmer Group in Gunung Kidul, Special Region of Yogyakarta. The research employs a descriptive case study approach by combining qualitative and quantitative methods, including interviews, direct observations, and analysis of household income. Data were examined using income contribution analysis and SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in forest management. The results show that community forest management provides benefits in three dimensions. Economically, community forests contribute 29.32% to household income, complemented by secondary crops and livestock. Ecologically, applying variable planting spacing improves tree growth and ecosystem conservation. Socially, forest management fosters collective action and diversifies livelihood strategies. The study concludes that optimal management strategies should focus on product diversification, member capacity building, and ecotourism development. These strategies are expected to enhance welfare, ensure sustainability, and strengthen the role of community forests within social forestry programs.
The Effects of Livelihood Assets and Livelihood Strategies on the Welfare Level of Community Forestry Farmers in Alam Lestari, West Lombok Ainun Awallunisa Fatimah; Bramasto Nugroho; Leti Sundawati
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 11 No 12 (2025): December
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v11i12.13914

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This study aims to analyze the relationship between livelihood strategies and the level of household welfare among farmers in The Alam Lestari Community Forestry. A total of 93 respondents were purposively selected and collected through questionnaires, interviews, and observations. Descriptive analysis was employed to depict the variation in livelihood assets and strategies, while the relationship between variables was examined using Spearman's Rank Correlation. The results reveal that livelihood strategies are primarily dominated by intensification and diversification, with migration not being a common strategy. Physical capital and social capital are the most significant assets supporting the diversity of strategy, while human capital and financial capital are relatively limited. Household welfare is moderate, with social indicators being the lowest component. Correlation tests show a positive and significant relationship between livelihood strategies and welfare (r = 0.407; p < 0.01), as well as a substantial relationship between livelihood assets and the variation in livelihood strategies. These findings emphasize that strengthening livelihood assets, particularly the physical and social aspects, plays a crucial role in fostering more adaptive livelihood strategies, which, in turn, contribute to improved household welfare among Community Forestry Farmers, and to the sustainability of community-based forest resource management
Komposisi dan Struktur Jenis Pohon pada Sistem Agroforestri Bambang Lanang di Empat Lawang, Sumatra Selatan: Tree Species Composition and Structure of Bambang Lanang Agroforestry System in Empat Lawang, South Sumatra Lanuriati, Arisna; Sundawati, Leti; Hartoyo, Adisti Permatasari Putri
Jurnal Silva Tropika Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Silva Tropika
Publisher : Fakultas Kehutanan Universitas Jambi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/jurnalsilvatropika.v10i1.48033

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ABSTRACT Communities in Empat Lawang Regency, South Sumatra have implemented an agroforestry system. Bambang lanang (Magnolia champaca) is a local species and is mainly cultivated by the local communities in Empat Lawang Regency as a carpentry tree. However, the information of tree species composition and structure of Bambang lanang agroforestry system is still limited. This study aimed to analyze the tree species composition and structure in the Bambang lanang community forests. The method used was vegetation analysis in 4 villages with a total plot was 100 plots. The results showed that the agroforestry pattern was the most widely used pattern by Bambang lanang's farmers. The highest total plant species in the Bambang lanang community forest was found in Fajar Bakti Village (26 species). The highest number of species at the level of seedlings, saplings, poles, and trees in order were found in the villages of Muara Pinang (17 species), Paiker (17 species), Muara Pinang (12 species), and Paiker (20 species). The dominant plant species composition in the community forest is Bambang lanang, combined with Coffee (Coffea sp.), and Durian (Durio sp.). The agroforestry system contributes to the vegetation diversity.   Keywords: complex agroforestry, Sumatra, vegetation analysis, vegetation diversity   ABSTRAK Masyarakat di Kabupaten Empat Lawang, Sumatra Selatan telah mengimplementasi sebuah sistem agroforestry. Bambang lanang (Magnolia champaca) adalah jenis lokal dan umum dibudidayakan oleh masyarakat lokal di Kabupaten Empat Lawang sebagai kayu pertukangan. Oleh karenanya, informasi mengenai komposisi dan struktur jenis pohon pada sistem agroforestri Bambang lanang masih terbatas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis komposisi dan struktur jenis pohon pada hutan masyarakat Bambang lanang. Metode yang digunakan adalah analisis vegetasi di 4 desa dengan total plot sebanyak 100 plot. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pola agroforestri paling banyak digunakan oleh petani Bambang lanang. Jumlah spesies tertinggi ditemukan di hutan masyarakat Bambang lanang Desa Fajar Bakti (26 spesies). Jumlah spesies semai, pancang, tiang, dan pohon secara berurutan ditemukan di Desa Muara Pinang (17 spesies), Paiker (17 spesies), Muara Pinang (12 spesies), dan Paiker (20 spesies). Komposisi spesies tumbuhan dominan di hutan masyarakat adalah Bambang lanang yang dikombinasikan dengan kopi (Coffea sp.) dan durian (Durio sp.). Sistem agroforestri berkontribusi terhadap keanekaragaman vegetasi.   Kata kunci: agroforestri kompleks, analisis vegetasi, keanekaragaman vegetasi, Sumatra
Impact of the SVLK Policy Post UUCK on the Sustainability of Community Forests in Banten Province, Indonesia Tutik Handayani; Bramasto Nugroho; Leti Sundawati
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 12 No 4 (2026)
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v12i4.14553

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The Timber Legality Verification System (SVLK) is a policy instrument designed to ensure the legality of timber forest products and sustainability of community forest management in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the SVLK policy in Banten Province, map the roles and interests of stakeholder, and assess its economic impact on the income of community forest farmers before and post implementation of the Job Creation Law (UUCK). The study used a mixed method approach (combining qualitative and quantitative) using structured and in-depth interviews to farmers and related stakeholders. The analysis used consist of policy implementation analysis, stakeholder analysis (actor grid), income analysis, and the Revenue Cost Ratio (R/C) analysis. The results indicate that SVLK implementation has not been effective due to limitations in human resources, budget, policy communication, and the absence of specific SOPs. The Forest Management Unit (FMU) is a forest farmer association formed with a common goal and has a management, which will undergo SVLK certification in Banten Province. The FMU and the Ministry of Forestry play the role of Key Players with the highest level of interest and influence. Economically, self-funded SVLK certification causes losses for farmers, while financial facilitation from the state budget (APBN) improves business feasibility but has not significantly improved farmer welfare. This study recommends improvements to the SVLK policy design through strengthening institutional capacity, regulatory consistency, and fairer economic incentive schemes for community forest farmers.
Analisis Stakeholders Pengembangan Usaha Perhutanan Sosial (Kasus: LMDH Sasaka Patengan KPH Bandung Selatan) Soni Trison; Yulius Hero; Leti Sundawati
Policy Brief Pertanian, Kelautan, dan Biosains Tropika Vol. 4 No. 2 (2022): Policy Brief Pertanian, Kelautan dan Biosains Tropika
Publisher : Direktorat Kajian Strategis dan Reputasi Akademik IPB University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/agro-maritim.0402.230-235

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Program Perhutanan Sosial (lahir dari nawacita Presiden RI periode tahun 2015 2015-2019 untuk memberikan akses pengelolaan hutan kepada masyarakat seluas 12,7 juta hektar. Dua arahan Presiden 30 September 2020 untuk pemberdayaan ekonomi melalui PS, yaitu: akses PS dan pengembangan usaha PS. Kajian ini bersifat eksploratif dengan tujuan menganalisis pengaruh dan kepentingan serta peran stakeholders dalam pengembangan usaha PS. Konsep teori yang digunakan adalah analisis stakholders pengaruh, kepentingan, dan peran yang dikembangkan oleh Reed dan Tim tahun 2009. Hasil kajian menunjukkan stakholders yang mempengaruhi pengembangan usaha PS 8 pelaku; Key Player penentu keberlanjutan pengembangan usaha PS, yaitu: KLHK, KPH Bandung Selatan, dan Kemenko Marves; Contect Setter penentu keberhasilan, yaitu: Dinas Provinsi Jawa Barat dan Dinas Kabupaten Bandung; dan Subject mendukung keberhasilan, yaitu: Swasta/ Pengusaha, NGO/LSM, Perguruan Tinggi, dan Kementerian terkait. Kajian ini juga menghasilkan peran masing masing-masing stakeholders dalam pengembangan usaha PS.
Effect of biophysical conditions on standing and soil carbon storage in various land uses in Gunung Mas, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia PENZA LINDIANI; LETI SUNDAWATI; UJANG SUWARNA
Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity Vol. 24 No. 8 (2023)
Publisher : Society for Indonesian Biodiversity

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13057/biodiv/d240830

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Abstract. Lindiani P, Sundawati L, Suwarna U. 2023. Effect of biophysical conditions on standing and soil carbon storage in various land uses in Gunung Mas, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 24: 4493-4502. One of the human activities that accelerates climate change is degradation and deforestation, which can lead to new land use in the form of palm oil plantations and agroforestry. Both of these land uses have the potential to store carbon, which can be optimized if the influencing factors are known. This study aims to estimate the potential for carbon storage in palm oil and agroforestry plantations in Gunung Mas, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, and to analyze the effect of biophysical conditions such as topography, soil fertility, and stand density on the potential for carbon storage. The research was conducted in palm oil plantations (POP) and agroforestry areas categorized as agroforestry with forestry and palm oil plantation commodities (AG-SS), as well as agroforestry consisting of forestry, palm oil, and fruit crops (AG-SSB). Sample plots were determined through purposive sampling with 30 plots for each land use. The research results show significant differences in aboveground carbon (AGC), soil organic carbon (SOC), and total carbon storage among the three land uses. The largest total AGC was in AG-SS (66.24 ton.ha-1), while the lowest AGC was observed in POP (48.15 ton.ha-1). The greatest SOC was recorded in AG-SSB (2163.21 ton. ha-1), followed by POP (1922.12 ton.ha-1) and AG-SS (1846.72 ton.ha-1). The highest total carbon storage was measured in AG-SSB (2223.36 ton.ha-1), followed by POP (1970.27 ton.ha-1), and the lowest in AG-SS (1912.96 ton.ha-1). Biophysical factors, including topography, soil fertility, and stand density, influenced carbon storage in each land use. Topography and stand density factors significantly influenced AGC, while soil fertility factors significantly affected SOC and total carbon storage in all three land uses.
The SOCIAL CAPITAL, LEADERSHIP, AND FOREST PARTICIPATION ACROSS ELEVATION GRADIENTS IN UPPER BENGAWAN SOLO Dwi Apriyanto Apriyanto; Bramasto Nugroho; Leti Sundawati; Joko Sutrisno
Jurnal Belantara Vol 9 No 2 (2026)
Publisher : Forestry Study Program University Of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jbl.v9i2.1224

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The Upper Bengawan Solo Watershed is one of Indonesia’s priority river basins and faces severe land degradation, much of which occurs on privately owned smallholder land. Private forests have become an important strategy for land rehabilitation, yet farmers’ participation in forest management remains uneven. This study examines the roles of social capital, local leadership (symbolic power), and shared knowledge in shaping participation in private forest management across elevation strata in Wonogiri Regency, Indonesia. A quantitative survey was conducted with 210 private forest farmers, and data were analyzed using the Kruskal–Wallis test and multiple linear regression. The results show significant differences in trust, shared knowledge, and the overall social capital index across elevation strata. However, the effects of social capital dimensions on participation are inconsistent. In contrast, symbolic power (β = 0.221, p < 0.05) and shared knowledge (β = 0.198, p < 0.05) positively and significantly influence participation, emerging as stronger predictors than trust, networks, and norms. Elevation strata are not significantly associated with participation, indicating that ecological conditions serve primarily as a socio-ecological context rather than direct drivers of collective action. These findings suggest that social capital alone is insufficient to promote participation unless activated through legitimate local leadership and shared understanding among farmers. Strengthening local leadership and collaborative learning processes may therefore enhance participation and support sustainable private forest management.
Persepsi Masyarakat Terhadap Dampak Sosial, Ekonomi, dan Lingkungan Terhadap Keberadaan Hutan Tanaman Industri PT. Wirakarya Sakti (Community Perceptions of the Social, Economic, and Environmental Impacts of PT. Wirakarya Sakti’s Industrial Plantation) Adzkia Chairunisa Ciptaningrum; Bramasto Nugroho; Leti Sundawati
Jurnal Penelitian Pengelolaan Daerah Aliran Sungai (Journal of Watershed Management Research) Vol 10 No 1 (2026): Jurnal Penelitian Pengelolaan Daerah Aliran Sungai (Journal of Watershed Managem
Publisher : Asosiasi Peneliti dan Teknisi Kehutanan dan Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia (APTKLHI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59465/jppdas.2026.10.1.19-44

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Limited timber supplies from natural forests have prompted the government to develop Industrial Plantation Forests to increase the productivity of production forests and meet the raw material needs of the timber industry. The presence of HTI affects the social, economic, and environmental conditions of the surrounding community. The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of PT. Wirakarya Sakti’s industrial plantation forest on the social, economic, and environmental conditions of the community around the concession area. The study employed mixed-methods approach (qualitative and quantitative) through a survey. Quantitative data were obtained from 88 respondents determined using the Slovin formula with 10% margin of error. The data were analyzed using a paired sample t-test to compare conditions before and after the establishment of the HTI. Qualitative data were obtained through in-depth interviews and field observations. The positive impact of this study includes employment, the provision of social facilities, population migration, changes in community habits, increased community income, and the development of trade, service, and small businesses. The negative impacts of HTI operational activities include complaints about dust and noise from timber transportation, as well as potential conflicts related to land access and use. These findings confirm that the forestry sector provides tangible economic benefits to local communities, although it requires better management to minimize social and environmental impacts. This study enriches the literature on the impacts of industrial timber plantations, which can serve as a foundation for more sustainable management through collaboration of the government, companies, and the community.
Co-Authors A. Cochrane, Mark Adhika Agra Putra W Adisti Permatasari Putri Hartoyo Adzkia Chairunisa Ciptaningrum Afda Refani Ainun Awallunisa Fatimah Aldila Paramita Amelia, Nur Rizky Amelia, Nur Rizky Andy Risasmoko Arman Drakel Arman Drakel, Arman Arzyana Sunkar Asep Sudrajat Ati Dwi Nurhayati Bahruni . Bambang Hero Saharjo Bramasto Nugroho Budi Kuncahyo Cecep Kusmana Cristina Soares Daniel Happy Putra Desmantoro Desmantoro Devi Yulianti, Septi Didik Suharjito Dodik Ridho Nurrochman Dodik Ridho Nurrochman, Dodik Ridho Dodik Ridho Nurrochmat Dudung Darusman Dudung Darusman Dudung Darusman Dwi Apriyanto Apriyanto Edy Djauhari Purwakusumah Endriatmo Soetarto Fahrul Rozi Sembiring Firman syah Gandhiko Mohta Hadi Susilo Arifin Hardjanto Hardjanto Hardjanto Hardjanto Hardjanto Hardjanto Hardjanto Hardjanto Hardjanto Haris Prasetyo Hesti Lestari Tata Iin Ichwandi Irdika Mansur Irmanida Batubara Ishlahul Fikri Istomo . Ivana Rindi Antika Joko Sutrisno Kartodihardjo, Hariadi Lalu Sukardi Lanuriati, Arisna Lilis Setyawati Mahdi Tamrin Martini Ndamunamu Mudrika Qanitha Mukhlas Ansori Musdi Musdi Ninuk Purnaningsih Nur Arafah Nur Arafah Nur Arafah Nur Jamiah Rangkuti Nurheni Wijayanto PENZA LINDIANI Pradito Mushandono Qonita Surayya Rahmat Safe'i Ramadhani, Savira Pramesti Refani, Afda Riani, Windy Mardiqa Riani, Windy Mardiqa Rimba Bintoro Rosyida Eka Dika Murti Murti S Sanudin Safitri, Yuniar Sari, Yovita Ratna Soni Trison Supriyanto Supriyanto Syartinilia . Syartinillia Tutik Handayani UJANG SUWARNA Wijayanto, Nurheni Yelin Adalina Yelin Adalina Yelin Adalina Yeni Aryati Mulyani Yeni Vetrita Yulius Hero zakaria Yahya