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Exploring Terrain Indices and Slope Morphometry for Trail and Campsite Planning on Mount Irau, Malaysia Mohd Shafeeq Muhammad Sapian; Azita Ahmad Zawawi; Thinaraj Balakrishnan; Mohd Hasmadi Ismail
Jurnal Manajemen Hutan Tropika Vol. 29 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB University)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.7226/jtfm.29.1.1

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Terrain analysis and elevation profiling are widely utilized in geographical studies where spatial information system is one of the foremost tools in assessing characteristic patterns of hiking trails and plain areas suitable for a campsite. The main objective of this study is to classify the landforms of Batu Gangan Forest Reserve by conducting a morphometric analysis of the Digital Elevation Model (DEM) with 10m resolution. The classification process is based on calculating the Topographic Position Index (TPI). Using TPI, the landscape was classified into slope position and landform categories. The delivered TPI landform classes are spatially correlated with the elevation, slope, LS factor, and topographic wetness of the mountain. Site observation was carried out to identify water sources, viewpoints, and their significance as suitable campsites and potential trail. An alternative trail was proposed to reduce the visitor impacts towards the main trails. The result suggested that the plains landform only covered 3.26% or 2.03km2 of the study area, where two potential campsites were identified. The method presented and research findings derived from the study are beneficial to support sustainable recreation resource planning, especially in a complex mountainous area. The study's findings and data will lead to proper forest use for recreational reasons consistent with conservation efforts.
Analysis of land use (2013-2022) in the Gayo highlands, Aceh, Indonesia Arico, Zulfan; Rahmawaty; Delvian; Hamdani Harahap; Mohd Hasmadi Ismail
Global Forest Journal Vol. 1 No. 01 (2023): Global Forest Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/gfj.v1i01.13252

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Forest fragmentation is a threat to ecosystems in Indonesia caused by forest conversion to plantations. This study aims to analyze the use of land cover in the period 2013-2022. The research was conducted from November 2022 to January 2023 in the Gayo highland area by taking case studies in 2 regions including the Central Aceh District and Bener Meriah District. The research was carried out in several stages, namely: image pre-processing, image visual interpretation, making image classification class identifiers, and ground checking. The pre-processing stage is the preparation of tools and materials. Landsat 8 OLI imagery for the study area downloaded from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website. The results of the research show that in the last 10 years there has been a decrease in the area of land cover in the exploration area of primary forest and secondary forest. Meanwhile, in the cultivation of dry fields, settlements, plantations and vacant land, land use has increased. Changes in the use of land cover are influenced by community activities in Central Aceh and Bener Meriah Regencies.
Evaluating land suitability for kemiri (Aleurites moluccana) as a multi-purpose tree species in community agroforestry land within Langkat District, North Sumatra Rahmawaty; Sintike Frastika; Abdul Rauf; Ridwanti Batubara; Mohd Hasmadi Ismail; Seca Gandaseca
Global Forest Journal Vol. 2 No. 02 (2024): Global Forest Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/gfj.v2i02.15626

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Evaluating land suitability for Aleurites moluccana in community agroforestry land within Langkat District, North Sumatra, is crucial for promoting sustainable development, enhancing livelihoods, and preserving ecosystems while honoring local traditions and cultures. The primary objective of this research was to evaluate and map the land suitability for A. moluccana within Langkat District, located in North Sumatra, Indonesia. To gather the necessary data, this study employed a survey method, involving the collection of soil samples from ten distinct land units within the field. The assessment of land suitability was carried out using the matching method. Geographic Information System (GIS) technology was utilized to create maps illustrating the distribution of land suitability, while a Global Positioning System (GPS) was employed to accurately record the coordinates of the collected soil samples. The findings revealed that within Gunung Ambat, Simpang Kuta Buluh, Rumah Galuh, and Telagah Village, the actual land suitability classes for A. moluccana were classified as moderately suitable (S2) and marginally suitable (S3). The prevailing limiting factors in this region were temperature (tc) and the characteristics of the root zone medium (rc). Consequently, this influenced the potential land suitability classes for A. moluccana, resulting in classifications ranging from highly suitable (S1) to moderately suitable (S2) and marginally suitable (S3). By implementing land suitability evaluation for A. moluccana in community agroforestry land, promoting sustainable land use, enhancing livelihoods, and conserving natural resources.
Application of Analytical Hierarchy Process in Strategy of Human Resource Capacity Building at The Karya Lestari Farmers Group, Sibaganding Village, Simalungun Regency Simanjuntak, Friska Irene; Siti Latifah; Rahmawaty; Mohd Hasmadi Ismail; Seca Gandaseca; Mahawan Karuniasa
Journal of Sylva Indonesiana Vol. 7 No. 02 (2024): Journal of Sylva Indonesiana
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/jsi.v7i02.12376

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Social Forestry is a system of sustainable forest management implemented in state forest areas/private forests/customary forests by local communities or customary law communities as executors. This study aims to analyze the priority level of Human Resources (HR) capacity-building strategies in the Karya Lestari Farmers Group, Sibaganding Village, Girsang Sipangan Bolon District, Simalungun Regency. The research was carried out from September to November 2022 using primary and secondary data. The method used is the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) using the Software Expert Choice tool. The data collection method is the Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Based on the results of the AHP, the priority of the HR capacity-building strategy is the criteria for increasing group knowledge in managing business potential to produce products that have good selling value and sell well in the market in the first place. The criteria for applying to the relevant agency to be included in group business management training activities are in second place and the criteria for establishing cooperation with related parties to help introduce group business products are in third place. Alternative aspects of institutional management are in first place, alternative aspects of area management are in second place and alternative aspects of business management are in third place
The Assessment of Hapanasan Hot Spring Nature Tourism Based on the Analysis of Working Areas for Nature Tourism Objects and Attractions Siti Kholizah; Rahmawaty; Hamdani Harahap; Mohd Hasmadi Ismail
Journal of Sylva Indonesiana Vol. 7 No. 01 (2024): Journal of Sylva Indonesiana
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/jsi.v7i01.12546

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Hapanasan Hot Spring Nature Tourism (HHSNT) is located in Rambah Tengah Baru Village, Rambah Sub-district, Rokan Hulu District, Riau Province. The area of HHSNT is 9 ha. This research aims to identify existing facilities in this area and assess the attractiveness, accessibility, environmental conditions, accommodation, infrastructure, and availability of clean water at this nature tourist location. In-depth interviews were conducted with 13 key informants. Direct observation was carried out by systematically observing and recording this region's potential nature tourist attractions. The analysis of working areas for nature tourism objects and attractions (Analisis Daerah Operasi-Objek Daya Tarik Wisata Alam/ADO-ODTWA) is used to determine the feasibility value of this tourist attraction. The results of this research show that the criteria value for attractiveness is 83.33%, the criteria for accessibility is 95.83%, the criteria for accommodation is 83.33%, the criteria for supporting facilities and infrastructure is 80%, the criteria for availability of clean water is 73.88%, and the criteria for socio-economic environmental conditions is 66.66%. Overall, the HHSNT area is worthy of development, with a percentage of 80.50%. The development of HHSNT can bring numerous benefits to the community, economy, and environment of Rokan Hulu. It can contribute to sustainable development while preserving the region's nature and cultural heritage for future generations
Corruption risks and potential threats to the forestry sector in Peninsular Malaysia Norsyazwani Izzati Mohd Yahya; Mohd Hasmadi Ismail; Pakhriazad Hassan Zaki; Paiman Bawon; Rahmawaty; Seca Gandaseca
Global Forest Journal Vol. 3 No. 02 (2025): Global Forest Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/gfj.v3i02.20618

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Corruption and forest disturbances represent substantial barriers to sustainabledevelopment in Malaysia's forestry sector. Working within this sector faces avariety of threats. This study explores key corruption risks within the forestrysector, analysing the motives and opportunities that drive forest offences inPeninsular Malaysia. Respondents from relevant agencies were primarilysurveyed using questionnaires. Data analysis using SPSS revealed the corruptionrisks encountered within the forestry sector. Respondents identified fieldwork andreporting as potential areas susceptible to corruption, with their perceptionsanalyzed through central tendency and dispersion measures. Additionally,correlation analysis was conducted to determine the strength and direction of therelationship between motive and opportunity regarding forest offences, and toassess whether the correlation was statistically significant. The findingsdemonstrated a robust positive correlation (r = 0.66) between motive andopportunity, indicating a significant relationship. This suggests that motives forforest offences correspond to opportunities for such offences. This studyhighlights the need for targeted collaboration between the Forestry Departmentand relevant authorities to develop specialized training programs. These programsare crucial for effectively investigating and prosecuting forest violations,ultimately reducing corruption risks
Analysis of mangrove vegetation diversity in Pematang Kuala Village, Teluk Mengkudu Sub-district, Serdang Bedagai Regency, North Sumatra Sitanggang, Miduk; Salomo Bobby Fernando Sihombing; Poppy Lumban Gaol; Rahmawaty; Seca Gandaseca; Mohd Hasmadi Ismail
Global Forest Journal Vol. 3 No. 02 (2025): Global Forest Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/gfj.v3i02.21176

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Mangrove ecosystems are important in ecological, economic, and social aspects,especially for coastal communities. However, damage to mangrove ecosystemsdue to land-use changes for purposes such as settlements and fish ponds canthreaten their sustainability. This study aims to analyze the potential of themangrove ecosystem, apply the kao-kao model in silvofishery pond management,and analyze the potential of mangroves in increasing the income of the communityin Pematang Kuala Village, Teluk Mengkudu Sub-district, Serdang BedagaiDistrict, North Sumatra Province. The methods used include field surveys forvegetation analysis and interviews with Kelompok Usaha Bersama (KUB)Nelayan Sepakat members. Vegetation analysis was conducted in three zones:utilization zone I, II, and the protection zone. Each zone consisted of 5 plots,totaling 15 plots. Interviews were conducted with 27 respondents. The studyresults showed that the mangrove ecosystem in Pematang Kuala Village isdominated by Avicennia marina and Rhizophora mangle, with an important valueindex of 300 in both utilization and protection zones. In the protection zone, theShannon-Wiener diversity index was 0.95, indicating a low level of diversity.Based on the kao-kao system model, it was observed that the productivity of fishponds and fishermen's catch increased. Community income has significantlyincreased over the last five years, with an average net income of IDR 19,550,000every six months. The presence of mangroves also provides indirect benefits as acoastal protector from abrasion, with an estimated economic value of IDR247,950,000 per year.
Efficiency of Timber Skidding Operation in Pasoh Forest Jelebu, Peninsular Malaysia Gandaseca, Seca; Lantobong, Jusma Wati; Mohd Hasmadi Ismail; Rahmawaty
Journal of Sylva Indonesiana Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Sylva Indonesiana
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/jsi.v8i2.20024

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Timber skidding is one of the most important elements of forest harvesting. The forest harvesting process includes all operations from tree cutting and logging to a mill, rail depot, or ship dock. Efficiency is the ability to avoid wasting materials, energy, efforts, money, and time in doing something or in producing a desired result. For skidding operation, widely using crawler tractors as a medium in transporting logs to the temporary log yard requires attention from many sides. This is because it may affect productivity and the time consumed to do the work. The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between distance, time, and productivity of skidding operation by crawler tractor and take place at Compartment 65 and 66 Pasoh Forest Reserve, Jelebu, Peninsular Malaysia. Thus, in this study, the distribution of work elements on time consumption shows that skidding seems to consume more time compared to other processes, since crawler tractor workers manually do the work. As a result, the average volume per trip, productivity, and time for skidding using a crawler tractor at the initial skidding area close to the landing are 27.74 m3, 54.65 m3, and 13.5 minutes, respectively. The total distance travelled by the crawler tractor to handle the load also influenced the efficiency of time and consequently affected the rate of productivity. The harvesting operation in Pasoh Forest Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan, Peninsular Malaysia is still well managed to produce timber products, and the skidding operation in this site is efficient and productive. As the suggestion, more study need to be conducted in vary in term of distances, times, and volumes, and in various conditions representing the timber skidding operation in this area.