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Journal : Forest and Nature

Bridging Isolation or Breaking Nature? Community Perception on Road Development in a Conservation Area Roslinda, Emi; Mahesti, Eka Novia; Listyawati, Lilis
Forest and Nature Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63357/fornature.v1i2.8

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Infrastructure development in conservation areas is a double-edged sword, offering potential socio-economic benefits while posing environmental risks. This study examines community perceptions of the construction of a parallel road in Tanjung Lokang Village, located within the Betung Kerihun National Park, Indonesia. The research utilized a survey method involving 65 households across two hamlets, Tanjung Lokang and Bu’ung, through interviews and observations. Data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative techniques. The results revealed that community perceptions vary across social, economic, and environmental aspects. Socially, most residents in Tanjung Lokang view the road positively, citing improved mobility, technology access, education, and healthcare. However, respondents in Bu’ung Hamlet expressed less enthusiasm due to limited physical access to the road. Economically, both hamlets anticipated significant benefits, including increased income, market access, and business opportunities. In contrast, environmental perceptions were mixed. While some community members acknowledged the road’s potential to support eco-tourism and environmental services, others expressed concern over forest disturbance, biodiversity loss, and deforestation due to increased land use and shifting cultivation. The findings emphasize the importance of inclusive planning and empowerment initiatives to mitigate negative environmental impacts while optimizing community welfare. A balanced development approach is crucial to align local aspirations with conservation objectives.
Sustaining Customary Forest Governance in Indonesia: A Systematic Literature Review of Legal Recognition and Functional Authority in Riau Province Suwarno, Eno; El Amady, Muhammad Rawa; Qomar, Nurul; Roslinda, Emi
Forest and Nature Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63357/fornature.v2i1.31

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Despite global recognition of their crucial role, indigenous institutions in Riau Province, Indonesia, face intense pressure from agribusiness expansion, revealing a critical gap between constitutional recognition and functional authority in customary forest governance. This study aims to analyze the structural and functional roles of customary institutions in Riau’s forest management and identify challenges and opportunities for their integration into national policy. Using a systematic qualitative literature review and content analysis, it synthesizes evidence from literature (2000-2025). The research findings are quite striking: Customary institutions in Riau play a very significant strategic role. They regulate ecological-spiritual zoning, enforce laws based on customary norms, and resolve conflicts restoratively. These functions are clearly essential elements for sustainable forest management. However, the gap remains. On the one hand, recognition of land ownership rights is indeed growing. However, the formal integration of customary institutions into state institutions remains very limited. The results of this study concluded that the goal of community-based forest management must go beyond mere recognition of land rights. It needs to encourage the emergence of hybrid governance. To achieve equitable and sustainable forest management—both in Riau Province, Indonesia and in the global context—bridging the gap between legal recognition and truly effective customary institutional authority is essential.
Random Mixture Agroforestry Pattern: Economic Value for the Engkangin Village Community Roslinda, Emi; Talita, Bella; Manurung, Togar Fernando
Forest and Nature Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63357/fornature.v2i1.35

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Traditional agroforestry systems developed by local communities play an important role in sustaining livelihoods and reducing pressure on protected forests, yet their economic significance and structural characteristics remain under-documented. This study analyzes the structure, composition, and livelihood contribution of a traditional random-mixture agroforestry system practiced by forest-adjacent communities in Engkangin Village, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Data were collected in February 2025 through field observations and structured interviews with 68 agroforestry households and analyzed using descriptive and income-based approaches. The system represents a forest-based agroforestry model characterized by a non-systematic spatial arrangement integrating perennial trees, plantation crops, annual crops, and aquaculture components (agrisilviculture and agrosilvofishery). Fifteen commercial commodities were identified, dominated by paddy, oil palm, and rubber. Agroforestry generated a total annual economic value of IDR 2.89 billion. Net agroforestry income accounted for 94.22% of total household earnings, indicating a high dependence on this land-use system for livelihood security. The diversified species composition enables continuous harvests across temporal scales, enhancing income stability and food availability while maintaining tree cover in protected forest landscapes. However, the random spatial configuration limits productivity and management efficiency compared with more structured agroforestry designs. The findings demonstrate that traditional mixed agroforestry can function as a socio-ecological safety net and a locally adapted strategy for sustainable land use. Strengthening technical support, improving planting materials, and enhancing market access could substantially increase both economic returns and ecological benefits. These results provide evidence for integrating community-based agroforestry into rural development and forest conservation policies in tropical regions.
Co-Authors . DESIANA . NURHAYATI . Sofia Acin, Uwendi Aldi Haryono Ali Munir Aloysius Kahariayadi, Aloysius Aminuyati anasia melia Anugrah Ansyari Anwari, M Sofwan Ariyani, Ria Ayyub, Ayyub Azahra, Siva Devi Azzania Abidatin Nurul Khumsyah budin, Ra D. Dhuha Lamanda, D. Dhuha Denni Nurdwiansyah Destiana Destiana Dewita Dewita Dhea Ananda Syasabila Diana Citra Didik Suharjito Dina Setiyawati, Dina Dina Setyawati Dina Setyawati Dodik Ridho Nurrochmat Dudung Darusman Duma Elsya Dwi Astiani Dwi Astiani El Amady, Muhammad Rawa Eno Suwarno Erma Sari Fah rizal Faqih, Septian Farah Diba Fikri, Farih Al Firdaus, Ari Fransiska Wiwi Prisila Gultom, Kristina Meirito Gusti Hardiansyah Hafiz Ardian Handayani Handayani Hanindita, Shafira HANNA ARTUTI EKAMAWANTI Hanna Artuti Ekamawanti Hari Prayogo Herculana Ershinta Herlina Darwati Hidayat, Ari Ilham, Muhammad Arifin Indahyana Inde, Vebi Sola Iren, Frederikus Iswan Dewantara Joko Nugroho Riyono, Joko Nugroho Juliana Eva Kartikawati, S M Karyon, Epifania Yulie Kristina Meirito Gultom Kurniason, Melki Liani, Meita Four Listiyawati, Lilis Listyawati, Lilis Lolyta Sisilia Lolyta Sisilia Lolyta Sisillia Lumangkun, Agustine M Idham, M M, Iskandar A M. Sofwan Anwari Mahesti, Eka Novia Maulidin Jumhi, Maulidin Mila, Angelina Mondina, Resta Mondina Nandu, Iphon Nigrum, Nopita Rahmah Ningsih, Rahayu Setya Novi Afriana Nur Haida Nurul Qomar Paramita Rosadi, Paramita Pransiska, Oka Puspitasari, Septiyani Putra, Pasdo Rachmad, Harul Mardin Rahadi, Jimi Rahayuni, Sri Rahmah, Adhea Nuur Rahman, Erry ramdhayani, dewi sri Reny Rianti Resta Rene Mondina Riski Amalia Sabathino, Pedro Safitri, Deni Sari, Erma SARNIATI, SARNIATI Seri, Seri Simanjuntak, Tatrina Tatrina Siti Latifah Siti Masitoh Kartikawati Siti Puji Lestariningsih Sofyan Zainal Sudirman Muin Sudirman Muin Sulatri, Desi Supriadi Syarifah Syarifah Talita, Bella Teryola, Afia Sunarti Togar Fernando Manurung Tri Widiaastuti Tri Widiastuti Uray Robihah Utari Nurfatimah wah dina Waif, Abdul Waif Widyawati, Yuli Windi Karlindasari Wiwik Ekyastuti Wiwik Ekyastuti Yeni Mariani Yopita, Yopita Yuliantini Yuliantini Yuliantini Yuliantini Zainudin Zainudin Zul fian, Zul