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Journal : Jurnal Abdimas

From Socialization to Collaboration: Community Engagement in the UNNES Special Purpose Forest Area (KHDTK), Mount Ungaran, for Conservation and Sustainable Use Martono, S.; Rahayuningsih, Margareta; Khoiruddin, Moh.; Ngabiyanto, Ngabiyanto; Ahmad, Tsabit Azinar; Suminar, Suminar
Jurnal Abdimas Vol. 30 No. 1 (2026): June 2026
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/abdimas.v30i1.44956

Abstract

The designation of the UNNES Special Purpose Forest Area (KHDTK) at Mount Ungaran has brought new opportunities and uncertainties for communities living adjacent to the forest, particularly in Desa Ngesrepbalong, Kendal Regency. Many residents were not fully informed about the change in forest governance, the boundaries of the KHDTK, or their potential roles in its management. This community service program aimed to strengthen local understanding and encourage collaborative engagement in conservation and sustainable utilization of the forest area. The activities were conducted through coordination with local authorities, socialization sessions, field visits, and participatory discussions involving village officials, forest farmer groups, and community representatives. Data were gathered through observation, interviews, and feedback forms to assess changes in knowledge and attitudes. The program found that direct dialogue and joint field supervision of forest boundaries significantly reduced community concerns, particularly among coffee farmers previously involved under the Perhutani scheme. The transition from one-way socialization to participatory collaboration helped build mutual trust and opened pathways for sustainable partnership between the university and local stakeholders. It is recommended that follow-up programs focus on structured community-based forest management schemes, continuous mentoring, and integration of conservation principles into local economic activities to ensure long-term sustainability.
Co-Authors Ahmad Nurkhin Ahmad Syahrul Fauzi Alfiyani Nur Safitri Algifari Algifari, Algifari Amin Retnoningsih Ani Rusilowati Arif Widiyatmoko, Arif Arka Yanitama Asep Purwo Yudi Utomo Bambang Ismanto Bayu Triwibowo Danang Junior Trimasukmana Daniel D Kameo Devia Fitri Alfiana Didi Pramono Eva Banowati Fatullatifah, Menik Fatullatifah, Menik Fikri, Fito Akhsanul Fikri, Fito Akhsanul Fingkan Kumalasari Fitrianita Utami Fonny Dameaty Hutagalung Galih Suci Pratama Hadiyanti, Luthfia Nur Hana SilmaHadana Hardi Saputro, Iwan Harto Wicaksono Indah Anis Syukurilah Indah Sukawati Irfanti, Dwi Isdaryanto, Noorochmat Isdaryanto, Noorochmat Isnarto Isnarto Isnarto, Isnarto Iwan Hardi Saputro Laraswati, Vivi Anggraeni Margareta Rahayuningsih Nugroho Edi K Masrukhi Masrukhi Melissa Salma Darmawan Moh Aris Munandar, Moh Aris Moh. Aris Munandar, Moh. Aris Moh. Khoiruddin Munadi Munadi Mu’allimatin Najihah Naufal Hafiz Ikhsan Noven Tresandya Nur Rakhmat Nurus Sa’adah Oktaviyanti, Sefti Dwi Pamerdi Giri Wiloso, Pamerdi Giri Panca Dewi Purwati Pramono, Didi PUJI LESTARI Purwoko, Agus Putri, Devi Tantia Putri, Devi Tantia Rasdi - Rizki, Angela Dita Rossi Galih Kesuma, Rossi Galih Rusda, Aisya Rusda, Aisya S Martono S.Pd. M Kes I Ketut Sudiana . Sahrul Mubarok Sasongko, Samudro Wijaya Sa’adah, Nur Siti Maryatul Kiptiyah Solichin Solichin Suminar, Suminar Susi Susanti Suyahmo Suyahmo Titis Ardyasti Tri Astuti Tri Astuti Tri Joko Raharjo Tsabit Azinar Ahmad Tutik Wijayanti Wafiana, Mufita Widhiyanto, Riyadi Yanitama, Arka Yayi Suryo Prabandari Yozi Aulia Rahman, Yozi Aulia