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All Journal MANAJEMEN HUTAN TROPIKA Journal of Tropical Forest Management Indonesian Journal of Forestry Research Forest and Society Policy Brief Pertanian, Kelautan, dan Biosains Tropika
Thomas Oni Veriasa
Center For Regional Systems Analysis Planning And Development, CRESTPENT/P4W IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia 16127
Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Earth & Planetary Sciences Economics, Econometrics & Finance Environmental Science Social Sciences

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Evaluation of Soft Skill Training to Strengthen Collaborative Management of National Parks in Sumatera, Indonesia Thomas Oni Veriasa; Muchamad Muchtar; Evi Indraswati; Ajeng Miranti Putri
Jurnal Manajemen Hutan Tropika Vol. 27 (2021): Thematics Edition: Forestry Land Reform in Indonesia: The Paradoxes
Publisher : Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB University)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.7226/jtfm.27.te.9

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A series of soft skill training in four national parks of Sumatra Island were conducted by PILI Green Network NGO, DG of Natural Resources and Essential Ecosystem Conservation of the MoEF, and Sumatran Tiger Project-UNDP for 12 months in 2019. The training aims at improving soft skill capacity of the national park staff on conflict management and collaborative actions with the communities in the buffer zone. This paper aims 1) to evaluate the soft skill training programme achievement by employing Kirkpatrick’s evaluation model; 2) to analyse factors of Training Program participants that influence on the individual soft skill enhancement by using multiple linear regression analysis. The results show that soft skill training was effective to increase the knowledge and skill of the participating staff, especially in participatory approaches, conflict management, and the development of a collaborative business model. Three factors, including work experience, the suitability of background education and similar training experience, have significant influences on the individual soft skill enhancement. Training design, which was bottom-up and participatory based on the needs of the resorts as a spearheading of national park management, contributes to the success of the training implementation. The training has created a ‘common room’ for the participating staff and the communities in terms of opening communication and development of collaborative action plans at each national park.
Towards Inclusive Indonesian Forestry: An Overview of a Spatial Planning and Agrarian Perspective Ernan Rustiadi; Thomas Oni Veriasa
Jurnal Manajemen Hutan Tropika Vol. 28 No. 1 (2022)
Publisher : Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB University)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.7226/jtfm.28.1.60

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Forest area is the largest and most important part of the territory of the Republic of Indonesia but still faces many challenges, including deforestation, forest fires, peat swamp degradation and poverty of local communities due to horizontal and vertical forestry conflicts. This paper focuses on the analysis of forestry development based on spatial planning and agrarian perspective by conveying various facts. A single and centralistic authority over forest areas does not provide an effective basis for sustainable resource governance. There is a dualism of spatial and agrarian planning system namely between forest areas and non-forest areas. It should be integrated by mainstreaming inclusive collaborative management. We recommend promoting forest areas' arrangement under the control of an integrated spatial planning system for the people's greatest possible prosperity, including forestry management principles and objectives. Rationalisation of forest allocation (spatial pattern plan), which the optimum forest allocation must be viewed from the perspective of the overall spatial balance (both forest and non-forest areas, and between protected and cultivated areas) to provide land for food production, social welfare and environmental functions. Forestry implementation needs to consider the principles of economies of scale and prioritise benefits for local communities living bordering forests areas, especially for food cultivation areas. The government should commit to allocating at least 15 million ha inclusively by prioritising landless farmers and smallholder farmers. Increasing community participation in forest area utilisation and functions is pursued through increasing forest access for the community (social forestry and other schemes) without neglecting conservation functions.
THE CONTRIBUTION OF COMMUNITY-BASED TOURISM TO THE RURAL ECONOMY: EVIDENCE FROM WEST KALIMANTAN, INDONESIA Thomas Oni Veriasa; Arif Aliadi; Agung Nugroho; Febri Sastiviani Putri Cantika; Ivonne BR Panggabean; Sigit Purwanto; Alias Alias; Devie Septria
Indonesian Journal of Forestry Research Vol 10, No 2 (2023): Indonesian Journal of Forestry Research
Publisher : Secretariat of Agency for Standardization of Environment and Forestry Instruments

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59465/ijfr.2023.10.2.169-184

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Tourism has long been considered a way to conserve a conservation area. It allows community involvement, provides jobs and economic growth and reduces conflicts in the conservation area. Community-based tourism (CBT) has been conducted intensively in Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park (BBBRNP) area since 2017 as a strategy for the national park to engage the local community and maximise socio-economic benefit. This study investigates the contribution of CBT to the rural economy in the buffer area in BBBRNP, especially in the Rantau Malam Village. First, the study aims to assess the contribution of CBT to community income using household income analysis; second, to analyse the influencing factors of CBT income on household poverty using two-stage least squares (2SLS). This study shows that CBT has a low contribution to the increase in household income, which is only 1.7% per year, before the Covid 19 outbreak in early 2020. The simultaneous regression analysis also shows that the CBT income does not significantly influence household poverty and vice versa. Three factors significantly influence CBT income: saving, family size, and community engagement. Furthermore, household income, diversification income, and productive assets significantly influence the per capita expenditure (household poverty). Further development of the CBT should pursue a significant household income contribution and equitable distribution of benefits by developing business models, involving more communities and strengthening support from various parties.
Contribution of Agroforestry Systems to Farmer Income in State Forest Areas: A Case Study of Parungpanjang, Indonesia Desmiwati, Desmiwati; Veriasa, Thomas Oni; Aminah, Aam; Safitri, Anggi Dian; Wisudayati, Tri Astuti; Hendarto, Kresno Agus; Royani, Hasan; Dewi, Kurniawati Hastuti; Raharjo, Sandy Nur Ikfal; Sari, Dian Ratna
Forest and Society Vol. 5 No. 1 (2021): APRIL
Publisher : Forestry Faculty, Universitas Hasanuddin

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24259/fs.v5i1.11223

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Agroforestry activities in Forest Areas with Special Purpose (FASP) have been implemented since 2000 in Parungpanjang, West Java, which was subsequently reinforced by the Decree of the Minister of Environment and Forestry concerning the Recognition and Protection of Forest Partnerships (Kulin KK) for the Harapan Sejahtera and Guna Bakti Forest Farmer Groups in 2019. This study investigates the contribution of agroforestry systems to farmer income using a household survey in the Parungpanjang Research Forest. The study aims to analyze: 1) the contribution of agroforestry to farmer income from a household structured income analysis; 2) factors of agroforestry that influence total farmer household income using multiple regression analysis. The results show that agroforestry systems contributed 15.8% to farmer household income. The highest agroforestry productivity occurs in the age group of 41-45 years with an average of ​​managed land area of 0.65 hectares and average annual income of IDR 16,780,000 (USD 1,198.6)/farmer/year. The statistical model showed that agroforestry income does not have a significant influence on total farmer household income due to differences in the types of commercial crops, motivation, and skill, as well as age related to physical abilities.  There are only two agroforestry factors, namely age and land area, that have a significant influence on total farmer income, whereby the direction of the age variable has a negative influence.
Revisiting the Implications of RSPO Smallholder Certification Relative to Farm Productivity in Riau, Indonesia Veriasa, Thomas Oni; Nurrunisa, Margaretha; Fadhli, Nurchalis
Forest and Society Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): JUNE
Publisher : Forestry Faculty, Universitas Hasanuddin

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24259/fs.v8i1.26964

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Indonesia is the largest global producer of palm oil, and smallholder plantations control 40.5% of the national palm oil area. As an essential part of the global supply chain, including palm oil smallholders in RSPO certification schemes is critical for the global market and for achieving environmental sustainability outcomes. This study was conducted in Riau Province, a major palm oil producing region. First, the study investigated RSPO certification implications through a case study in two oil palm smallholder groups in Pelalawan District and Kuantan Singingi District. Second, we analyze the driving factors of palm oil smallholder productivity at the landscape scale by developing an estimation model (panel data regression) using a data set from years 2012-2021 in 11 districts/cities. The findings across the two smallholder groups show that applying RSPO's principles, criteria, and standards gave group members collective direct social-economic and environmental benefits. Applying RSPO standards contributes to gradually increasing smallholder plantations' Fresh Fruit Bunch productivity by 15-20%. Nevertheless, our model shows implications of RSPO Smallholder certification do not significantly contribute to smallholder productivity improvement at the landscape scale. In contrast, increasing oil palm areas does not guarantee increased smallholder productivity in Riau. Smallholder oil palm area expansion also has the potential for higher deforestation if there is no central and local government control and improvement support from related parties. For this purpose, RSPO smallholder certification should be encouraged to pursue broader positive impacts on social, economic, and environmental dimensions at the landscape level.
Memperbaiki Kinerja Perhutanan Sosial Menuju Keberlanjutan Hutan Jawa Veriasa, Thomas Oni; Daxoko, Bambang Tri; Imron, Novan Aji; Santosa, Andri; Kosar, Muhammad
Policy Brief Pertanian, Kelautan, dan Biosains Tropika Vol 5 No 4 (2023): 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.0504.760-771

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Di Pulau Jawa, pengelolaan hutan oleh masyarakat tidak dapat dipisahkan dari dinamika kebijakan yang dibuat oleh pemerintah . Transformasi kebijakan pengelolaan Hutan Jawa secara signifikan dimulai dengan terbitnya Peraturan Pemerintah (PP) Nomor 23 Tahun 2021 tentang Penyelenggaraan Kehutanan yang membagi kewenangan pengelolaan hutan untuk memperkuat kolaborasi multipihak dan desentralisasi tanggung jawab pengelolaan hutan termasuk Perhutanan Sosial. Pada pasal 112, peraturan ini menjelaskan tentang Kawasan Hutan Dengan Pengelolaan Khusus di Pulau Jawa. Pada program Perhutanan Sosial kesenjangan yang “tinggi” terjadi pada aspek pendampingan dan pemanfaatan. Namun, kesenjangan “moderat” pengelolaan PS terjadi di seluruh aspek yang dinilai yaitu pendampingan, pemanfaatan dan keberlanjutan. Pada pendampingan, kesenjangan terjadi pada intervensi yang seharusnya menjadi tanggung jawab pemerintah tidak sebaik pada saat pra izin PS Beberapa hambatan mencakup kurangnya sumber daya pendamping dari pemerintah, tarik ulur wewenang tenaga pendamping dari pemerintah pusat dan daerah, serta perubahan regulasi yang cepat di tingkat pusat. Pada beberapa kasus studi, ditemukan persoalan inklusivitas pengelolaan hutan yang mana penerima izin bukanlah orang yang membutuhkan akses kelola sehingga menyebabkan kegiatan pengelolaan PS menjadi tidak fokus dan cenderung mandeg. Lebih luas persoalan inklusivitas berkaitan dengan desentralisasi pengelolaan hutan dan hambatan kerja-kerja multipihak. Walaupun regulasi terbaru mengatur soal desentralisasi pengelolaan hutan sampai ke tingkat provinsi, namun belum semua kabupaten memiliki perhatian yang serius untuk menjadikan PS sebagai bagian agenda pembangunan daerah. Pengelolaan PS yang terbuka pada kolaborasi dan pengarusutamaan masyarakat yang termarginalkan yang tepat sasaran akan mampu mengatasi ego-subjektif antar institusi, kapasitas sumber daya manusia dan persoalan penganggaran. Transformasi pengelolaan PS yang inklusif diperlukan untuk membuka keragaman aplikasi sistem kelembagaan berbasis lokal dan kebutuhan kontekstual pada tingkat daerah dan tapak (masyarakat) termasuk memastikan kelestarian dan keberlanjutan kawasan hutan.
Perhutanan Sosial untuk Perdagangan Karbon: Kondisi Pemungkin untuk Akses Masyarakat terhadap Nilai Ekonomi Karbon Subarno, Subarno; Nafitri, Diani; Sileuw, Aisyah; Supriyanto, Bambang; Veriasa, Thomas Oni; Iskandar, Haris
Policy Brief Pertanian, Kelautan, dan Biosains Tropika Vol 7 No 2 (2025): 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.0702.1260-1266

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Perhutanan Sosial (PS) menyimpan potensi besar dalam perdagangan karbon, dengan estimasi kontribusi hingga 16,80 juta tCO₂e per tahun, terutama dari perlindungan hutan, restorasi, dan tata kelola lahan gambut. Namun, partisipasi PS masih sangat terbatas akibat berbagai hambatan teknis, regulasi, dan kelembagaan. Untuk memastikan perdagangan karbon yang adil dan inklusif, perlu diterapkan pendekatan sistematis melalui identifikasi area prioritas berbasis IAD dan bundling unit PS, penguatan kerangka regulasi termasuk pengakuan hak atas karbon bagi masyarakat, serta penyelarasan sistem registrasi nasional dengan standar internasional. Selain itu, mendorong pilot project untuk skema “beyond carbon” seperti biodiversity credit dapat memperluas nilai sosial dan ekologis dari PS. Rangkaian rekomendasi ini menunjukkan bahwa perdagangan karbon berbasis PS bukan hanya peluang lingkungan, tetapi juga jalan strategis untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat dan mengamankan target iklim nasional. Policy brief ini layak ditindaklanjuti karena menyasar reformasi mendasar yang krusial untuk membuka pasar karbon Indonesia secara inklusif, berintegritas, dan berbasis keadilan.
Kehutanan Masyarakat, Hutan Wakaf dan Komunitas Epistemik Veriasa, Thomas Oni; Muttaqien, Widhyanto
Policy Brief Pertanian, Kelautan, dan Biosains Tropika Vol 7 No 2 (2025): 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.0702.1297-1306

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Peraturan Pemerintah No. 23 Tahun 2021 tentang Penyelenggaraan Kehutanan mengatur hutan di lahan milik pribadi dengan status hutan hak. Namun, kebijakan ini belum jelas mengatur penyelenggaraan hutan hak dan kaitannya dengan pengelolaan hutan nasional, termasuk Perhutanan Sosial (PS). Kebijakan lebih fokus pada hutan negara dan hutan adat. Padahal, pengelolaan hutan hak seperti hutan rakyat, yang dilakukan individu atau kelompok, terbukti lebih berhasil. Konsep hutan wakaf (HW) berpeluang menjadi model pengembangan hutan hak yang konstruktif, gerakan sosial pelengkap PS, membangun komunitas epistemik, mengurangi ketergantungan donor, dan menjamin keberlanjutan. Pada 2023, Pimpinan Pusat Muhammadiyah menetapkan peta jalan “Pengelolaan Hutan Lestari”. Muhammadiyah memandang isu hutan bagian dari “amar ma’ruf nahi munkar”. HW dipandang sebagai wujud “Islam Berkemajuan”. Tiga target HW adalah: (1) membangun komunitas epistemik Muhammadiyah sebagai role model Kehutanan Masyarakat (KM); (2) menguatkan komunikasi, pengetahuan, dan akses informasi publik terkait HW; (3) menjadikan HW role model pengelolaan hutan hak dalam agenda nasional. HW diharapkan mendorong gerakan filantropi lingkungan berbasis agama yang dapat diadopsi umat lain di Indonesia. Rekomendasi HW meliputi: (1) pengembangan konsep dan desain HW; (2) implementasi HW Muhammadiyah; (3) lingkar belajar dan komunikasi kebijakan publik.
Co-Authors Aam Aminah Agung Nugroho Ajeng Miranti Putri Alias Alias Arif Aliadi Bambang Supriyanto Daxoko, Bambang Tri Desmiwati, Desmiwati Devie Septria Dian Ratna Sari Ernan Rustiadi Evi Indraswati Fadhli, Nurchalis Febri Sastiviani Putri Cantika Imron, Novan Aji Iskandar, Haris Ivonne BR Panggabean Kosar, Muhammad Kresno Agus Hendarto Kurniawati Hastuti Dewi, Kurniawati Hastuti Muchamad Muchtar Muttaqien, Widhyanto Nafitri, Diani Nurrunisa, Margaretha Royani, Hasan Safitri, Anggi Dian Sandy Nur Ikfal Raharjo, Sandy Nur Ikfal Santosa, Andri Sigit Purwanto Sileuw, Aisyah Subarno Subarno, Subarno Wisudayati, Tri Astuti