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Journal : Adaptive Governance Research

Evaluation of Environmental Regulations in Reducing Natural Resource Degradation in Protected Forest Areas in South Sulawesi Fajri, Fajri; Riyadi, Agus; Ananta, Sabri
Adaptive Governance Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Adaptive Governance Research
Publisher : Pemuda Peduli Publikasi Insan Ilmiah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71435/639066

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Purpose: This research evaluates the ability of environmental regulations to prevent the degradation of natural resources in designated forests that are among the protected forests in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Although a comprehensive system of laws exists to protect these forests, the persistence of extensive environmental degradation reveals weaknesses in implementation and enforcement. Subjects and Methods: A qualitative approach was employed, involving interviews with governmental officials, local community leaders, the National Offices of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and field officers. This was complemented by analysis of policy documents and direct field observations to capture both institutional and practical dimensions of forest governance. Results: The study finds that environmental degradation persists due to entrenched institutional fragmentation, limited capacity within forest management units (KPH), inter-agency tensions, and poor coordination across vertical and horizontal levels of governance. Furthermore, there is a critical mismatch between state-led conservation programs and community livelihoods, worsened by limited communal planning and a lack of viable economic alternatives for forest-dependent populations. Conclusions: The paper contributes to management literature by redefining environmental regulatory effectiveness beyond legal compliance, emphasizing institutional governance, stakeholder alignment, and strategic adaptation. It concludes that effective conservation depends on multi-stakeholder governance, institutional reform, co-management structures, and adaptive governance tools that align with the socio-ecological realities of South Sulawesi’s forests.
Co-Authors Abdillah, Zaqi Muhammad Abu Bakar Agus Nugroho, Agus Agus Riyadi Agussabti Agussabti Agustina Arida Ainil Mardiah Akhmad Baihaqi Amelia Nedan, Putri Amin, Haris Al Amir, Syafri Ananda Syafirah, Devi Ananta, Sabri Andrian Andrian Ayu Anora Bin Amiruddin, Iponsyah Putra Chairil Anwar Cut Faradilla Damis, Sariana Daniel Happy Putra Dedi Hermon Didik Setyo Purwantoro Diharja, Dias Ramadhan dina kristiana seftianingsih Eliza, Nova Erwinsah, Erwinsah Fauziah Fauziah Fitri, Elva Rahmi Hadifatuzzahra, Fadia Hadita, Hadita Hamid, A Human Hananto Tutuko, Gigih Hanop, Hanop Hasbahuddin, Hasbahuddin Helentina Situmorang Heriyadi, Heri Herlina Arifin Herwinsyah, Reynold Hesti Meilina Humam Hamid, Ahmad Husna Husna Inata Ardiyansah, Dhika Inayah A.M, Muh. Iqbal Arifin Iswanto, Yuni Laisya Shafyna, Ganaia Lisma Lisma, Lisma Lukman Hakim Machfudz, Muhammad Arief Manurung, Dita Ully Maulida, Maulida Megawati - Mohd. Agus Nashri Abdullah Monalisa Monalisa Muhammad Daud Muhammad Nur Fajar Muhammad Rifai, Dian Muhammad Rusdi Muhammad Yasar Mutia, Intan Muyyasir, Muyyasir Narayan Dharmawan, Putu Kana Nasaruddin Nasaruddin Nopi, Nopi Nova Suryani Noveri, Noveri Nur Alam Nurhasanah Nurhasanah Nurhijjah, Nurhijjah Nurjanah, Sri Nurjannah Ginting, Litna Nurma Gupita Dewi Nursal Nursal, Nursal Oktapiani, Eka Ripa Perdana, Kukuh Adi Petrus Subardjo Prihatin, Nanang Putri, Mila Setia Qadrianti, Laeli R.D Budianto, Irawan Ria Yuni Lestari, Ria Yuni Rimal Mahdani Riskayani, Riskayani Rita Erlinda Romano Romano Rostiati Dg Rahmatu Rudhi Pribadi Sabri, Muhammad Fachrully Samadi Samadi Satibi, Febrianti Setia Budi Sitepu, Sukma Aditya Sofia Edriati Sri Mulyani, Afifah Stendi, Dendi Supina, Supina Sutiono, Wilis Suyanti Kasimin Suyanti Kasimin Syahnas Paradita, Dea Syamsul Bahri Syawal Harianto, Syawal Syukri Syukri Syukri, Fitriyani Tri Ariani Vaudhan Fuady Widyawati Widyawati Wiwik Handayani Yurliasni Yurliasni Yuslim Fauziah Zakiah Zakiah Zakki Muhtaram Zulfikri Zulfikri, Zulfikri