Journal of International Islamic Law, Human Right and Public Policy
Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): September

DYNAMICS OF FORESTRY REGULATIONS IN THE ERA OF DECENTRALIZATION: CHALLENGES OF HARMONIZATION BETWEEN CENTRAL AND REGIONAL GOVERNMENTS

Moh. Arief Erawan (Universitas Gorontalo)
Mohamad Rasyid Ridho (Universitas Gorontalo)
Muslim A. Kasim (Universitas Gorontalo)
Sarfan Tabo (Universitas Gorontalo)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Jul 2026

Abstract

orestry policy-making and implementation in Indonesia. Forestry regulations, which are intended to provide a strong legal foundation for sustainable forest governance, instead reveal a growing disconnect between centrally issued norms and their implementation at the local level. Overlapping authorities, regulatory disharmony, and unclear institutional roles between different levels of government have created persistent legal and administrative challenges, undermining effective forest management and environmental protection. This article examines these dynamics and highlights the need for harmonization between central and regional regulations. Using a normative juridical approach, the study analyzes constitutional provisions, statutory regulations, and legal doctrines governing the distribution of authority in the forestry sector. The findings affirm the urgency of restructuring legal authority and aligning sectoral norms with the principles of decentralization, legal certainty, good governance, and environmental sustainability. Strengthening regulatory coherence and clarifying institutional responsibilities are essential to improving the effectiveness of forestry governance and ensuring sustainable forest management in Indonesia.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ojs

Publisher

Subject

Religion Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

This journal emphasizes specifics in the discourse of Islamic Law and Humanity, as well as communicating actual and contemporary research and problems related to Islamic studies. This journal openly accepts contributions from experts from related scientific disciplines. All articles published do not ...