<![CDATA[From 2015 to 2021, the Indonesian government collaborated with the Japanese government for the Forest Preservation Program in the Republic of Indonesia to restore the Matalawa NP ecosystem in degraded areas. This program has been running for five years, so it should provide changes to both social and forest conditions. This research aims to explain community perceptions, and social and forest conditions after the program. The research method includes interviews with locals and interpretation of satellite images. Analysis of interview data uses descriptive-quantitative methods, and interpretation of satellite images uses the NDVI. The research results regarding community perceptions of the program showed that their perceptions regarding the function and benefits of the program are classified as very good. Social changes occurred in the management of agricultural land, the intensity of coordination between the community and the Matalawa National Park, increasing public awareness to recognize the Matalawa National Park area, and attitudes toward mutual deliberation and cooperation. Image interpretation showed that vegetation in degraded areas is still dominated by low vegetation density. Medium and high vegetation density increased after the program. The ecosystem restoration program in Matalawa, NP, has positive implications for the community's social and environmental conditions. This impact can make the ecosystem restoration program a policy in managing Matalawa National Park. Keywords: Restoration, Community, Matalawa NP]]>
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