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Journal : International Conference On Social Science Education Proceeding

TIMBER BOOM IN EAST KALIMANTAN (1967–1971): ECONOMIC GROWTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Marfuah, Siti; Azmi, Muhammad
International Conference On Social Science Education Vol 2 (2024): 2nd International Conference On Social Science Education
Publisher : Jurusan Pendidikan Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat

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Abstract

Between 1967 and 1971, East Kalimantan witnessed a rapid increase in timber exploitation, commonly known as the "timber boom." This period of extensive deforestation was driven by Foreign Investment Law No. 1 of 1967, which attracted foreign investors through tax incentives and investment guarantees. The law enabled large-scale logging concessions, resulting in significant economic growth and triggering a massive wave of migration. Thousands of workers, primarily from Java and Sulawesi, relocated to East Kalimantan in search of employment in the logging industry and related sectors. This influx of migrants, along with the government's transmigration program, reshaped the region’s demographic and social landscape, intensifying competition for land and resources. This study employs historical methods to analyze the socio-economic and environmental consequences of the timber boom. It draws on primary and secondary sources, including government reports, logging concession data, archival records, and interpretations of the broader implications of forest exploitation. The findings indicate that while the timber boom generated short-term economic gains, it also led to widespread deforestation, biodiversity loss, and the disruption of traditional livelihoods. The absence of sustainable forest management practices resulted in long-term environmental degradation, leaving a lasting impact on the region's ecosystem.
Co-Authors Abdul Aziz Abdul Latif Agustiansyah, Muhammad Rizki Agustiansyah, Muhammad Rizki Agustiansyah Agustina Hanafi Alhakeem, Reinalgy Azni Alpen, Joni Aminah Aminah Andri Ramadhan Anindito Purnowidodo Apriani, Leni Apriliani, Insani Apriliani, Resty Aqila, Fani Arief, M Rudyanto Arifin, Syaiful Arya, Muhammad Asgara, Zidan Aulia Maghfiroh Az-Zahra, Annisa Azharuddin Azharuddin, Azharuddin AZMI, AZMI Bie, Kalistowen Chairil Darmawati Darmawati Dermawan, Edo Djono Djono Dona Budi Kharisma, Dona Budi Elisa Elisa Elisa Eva Darnila Evadila Evadila Firdausi, Karunia Imam Fitriani Fitriani Habib, Faisal Hakim, Ummi Hafilda Hamdani, Muhammad Ananda Rizki Hanema, Vanny Hasibuan, Abdillah Hening, Beta Tiva Ratu Herawati Herawati Herlianti, Aulia Ichsan, T. Ilmi, Muhammad Fahmi Isnanda, Rizki Puji Jaya, Mochamad Jazila, Muhammad Afwan Joyosemito, Ibnu Susanto Kurni, Raden Riski Maulana Al Kurniawan Kurniawan Kusumawijaya, Rizal Izmi Latifah, Ayu Lindawati, Ratna Lubis, Hilfan Ade Putra M. Hafizulloh Maryana Maryana Maulinda, Ade Azahra Meilani, Sophia Shanti Muhammad Eko Fitrianto, Muhammad Eko Muhammad Fadli Muhammad Rikza Nashrulloh Muhammad Sopyan Munajat, Ikbal Nabila, Fadwa Nasution, Ali Nafiah Norhidayat Norhidayat, Norhidayat Novabegawati, Novabegawati Nurul Husna Perdana Setiawan, Surya Pransetia, Arya Prasetyo, Azhar Puspita, Intan Imda Putri, Andi Nirmala Putri, Anisa Devisa Rahayu, Raden Erwin Gunadhi Rahuma, Aulia Ramdan, Galih Muhammad Raviko, Johansyah Rizal Izmi Kusumawijaya Rosmaliati, Rosmaliati Rousanfikr, Sava Arcadia Rusdan Rusdan RUSDIYAH RUSDIYAH Sabrila, Trifebi Shina Saeful Anam Ismail Safrizal Rahman, Safrizal Sani, Putri Saputra, Yulian Sari, Desti Eka Setyawati, Meita Sholahudin, Hary Siregar, Abdullah Afif Sitepu, Andika Siti Marfuah, Siti Slamet Wahyudi Soeddijono, Bambang Sofyana, Berliani Sopyan, Muhammad Sri Banun, Sri Suharyono Suharyono Suliana, I Made Suyono Suyono Syahputra, Muhammad Ilham Tri Indrahastuti Ulwatunnisa, Marwah Willyon Ferrari Yanto, Syafri Yusran, Nurul Faizah Zakaria Wahab, Zakaria Zulfiansyah, Rezky