Analisis Sejarah
Vol 15 No 2 (2025)

The Political-Economy of Community Forests in West Sumatra: Contestation of the Nagari Forests Management (1970–2024)

Utami, Septi (Unknown)
Mustafa, Hanif Risa (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Aug 2025

Abstract

This study examines the management of community forests, specifically nagari forests, in West Sumatra. This research is vital because studies on nagari forests in West Sumatra tend to be descriptive and technocratic, without highlighting the historical, political, and economic dynamics that shape forestry policy. This study analyzes community adaptation and resistance strategies in conserving customary-based forests. This research uses a historical method, with heuristics, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography. The results show that nagari forest management in West Sumatra significantly impacts the local economy, ecological resilience, and social structure of the nagari. Forests provide economic, social, and environmental benefits to the community. However, the government's position is unclear. On the one hand, the government encourages community forest management. On the other hand, the government facilitates large-scale concessions to private companies.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JAS

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Subject

Humanities

Description

Analisis Sejarah: Mencari Jalan Sejarah is peer-reviewed and open access journal by Laboratorium Sejarah, Department of History, Universitas Andalas. The journal accepts all historical research and all topics such as education, culture, social, politics, economics, local wisdom, culinary, ...