GeoEco
Vol 12, No 2 (2026): GeoEco July 2026

CRIMINAL LAW POLICY FOR FOREST PROTECTION IN INDONESIA (A STUDY ON FOREST DESTRUCTION CRIME IN MEDAN, NORTH SUMATERA)

Anita Zulfiani (Law Study Program, Faculty of Law, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta)
Nabila Alinka Wibowo (Law Study Program, Faculty of Law, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta)
Muna Ganesya Arya (Law Study Program, Faculty of Law, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Jul 2026

Abstract

Indonesia's role is very important in preventing global temperature rise because Indonesia is considered the "lungs of the earth". Deforestation produces emissions that contribute to global warming. Most of the forest destruction in Indonesia is caused by illegal logging activities. Forests need to be protected. The purpose of writing this research is to analyze criminal law policies in protecting Indonesia's forests by conducting a study of criminal acts of forest destruction in Medan, North Sumatra. This research is normative or doctrinal legal research. This research concludes that the forest protection criminal law policy implemented by the Indonesian government involves the creation of legal and regulatory norms that regulate actions that constitute forestry crimes, accompanied by sanctions in the form of imprisonment and fines. These regulations are contained in the Forestry Law. In enforcing it, the Public Prosecutor also applies the Corruption Law to prosecute perpetrators of forestry crime. Protection of Indonesia's forests is not only carried out through the implementation of the Forestry Law but also through the implementation of the Corruption Law. By implementing the Corruption Law, perpetrators of forestry crimes are not only punished with imprisonment and fines. However, they are also required to pay compensation, which also takes into account the perpetrator's assets.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

GeoEco

Publisher

Subject

Earth & Planetary Sciences Education Environmental Science Social Sciences

Description

GeoEco is a journal covering all fields of education and science related to geography and the environment. The purpose of writing this journal are to reveal facts, problems and problem solving that can be used as input for Government, institutions, society and individual.The subject matter of the ...