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Jurnal Sylva Lestari
Published by Universitas Lampung
ISSN : 23390913     EISSN : 25495747     DOI : https://doi.org/10.23960
Jurnal Sylva Lestari (JSL) [P-ISSN 2339-0913 | E-ISSN 2549-5747] publishes original research articles related to all aspects of forestry and environmental sciences which includes, but not limited to the following topics: forest and natural resources management, biodiversity conservation and management, wood science and timber technology, agroforestry and social forestry, forest products and services, and socio-economics of natural resources. It is primarily a medium for disseminating original theoretical and experimental researches, as well as technical reviews. This journal issues one volume annually consist of three issues that delivered every January, May, and September.
Articles 343 Documents
Divergent Development Pathways in Community-Based Forest Tourism under a Common Governance System: A Tourism Area Life Cycle Niskan Walid Masruri; Hero Marhaento; Kaharuddin; Muhamad
Jurnal Sylva Lestari Vol. 14 No. 3 (2026): September
Publisher : Department of Forestry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23960/jsl.v14i3.1491

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Understanding the Tourism Area Life Cycle (TALC) in community-based forest tourism is essential for sustainable destination management. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the TALC stage of the Mataram Cultural Forest Tourism area. A mixed-methods approach was employed. Data were collected through interviews with site managers, tourist surveys, questionnaires, direct observation, and document review. The composite index was derived from seven variable groups: visitor numbers, tourist characteristics, attractions, accessibility, amenities, institutional capacity, and community participation. Scores ranged from 12.08 to 61.84, indicating substantial differences in development levels. Bukit Mojo, Bukit Panguk, Pinus Asri, and Lintang Sewu remained at the exploration stage with a declining trend; Seribu Batu was at the involvement stage; Puncak Becici was at the development stage; Pinus Sari was at the consolidation stage; whereas Pinus Pengger showed characteristics indicating a transition toward stagnation. These findings suggest that forest tourism development does not always follow a linear TALC trajectory. Visitor numbers alone cannot fully explain this process. Differences in destination development are more strongly associated with institutional capacity, administrative capability, policy coherence, and community participation. This study demonstrates the heuristic value of TALC and the importance of governance-sensitive forest tourism planning. Keywords: community participation, destination development stages, forest-based tourism, institutional governance, Tourism Area Life Cycle
Optimizing Afforestation Techniques for Cedrus and Pinus in Semi-Arid Mediterranean Lebanon: Insights from Chmistar Field Trials Ahmad Saker; Mohammad Saleh; Wael Mostafa; Safaa Baydoun; Jamilah Borjac; Dalia El Badan
Jurnal Sylva Lestari Vol. 14 No. 3 (2026): September
Publisher : Department of Forestry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23960/jsl.v14i3.1511

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Afforestation in semi-arid Mediterranean environments is frequently constrained by water scarcity, shallow rocky soils, and strong competition from herbaceous vegetation, resulting in low seedling establishment and growth. This research evaluated the effects of three planting methods (traditional pits, hoedad, and auger) and four vegetation control treatments (mulching, mowing, herbicide application, and no vegetation control) on the early establishment of three native Mediterranean conifer species (Cedrus libani, Pinus halepensis, and Pinus pinea) at Chmistar, eastern Lebanon, from 2022 to 2024. The experiment used a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four blocks and 48 plots, with 24 seedlings per plot. Seedling survival, height growth, and root collar diameter (RCD) growth were assessed annually. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) at a significance level of £ 0.05. Vegetation control had a significantly greater influence on seedling performance than planting technique. Across all species, the hoedad × mulch treatment produced the highest survival rates, reaching 97.9% in 2022 and maintaining 70.8% in 2024. P. halepensis showed the highest survival under this treatment, reaching 87.5% in 2022 and 2023 and remaining at 75.0% in 2024. In contrast, P. pinea and C. libani reached a maximum survival rate of 68.8% in 2024. Height growth was also enhanced by effective vegetation control, with maximum annual increments reaching 41.7 cm for P. halepensis, 20.8 cm for P. pinea, and 20.8 cm for C. libani. Similarly, maximum RCD increments reached 1.50 cm, 1.08 cm, and 1.24 cm for P. halepensis, P. pinea, and C. libani, respectively. Overall, mulching consistently improved seedling survival and growth across species and years, demonstrating that vegetation control is a more important determinant of early conifer establishment than planting technique under semi-arid Mediterranean conditions. These findings highlight the importance of combining effective vegetation management with site-adapted species selection to enhance afforestation success in water-limited environments. Keywords: afforestation success, competitive vegetation, environmental conservation, pit-digging methods, seedling survival
Sustainability Status of Kalitalang Ecotourism in Mount Merapi National Park Using Multidimensional Scaling Ahmad Danuri; Ronggo Sadono; Tri Atmojo; Wahyu Wardhana
Jurnal Sylva Lestari Vol. 14 No. 3 (2026): September
Publisher : Department of Forestry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23960/jsl.v14i3.1522

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Kalitalang Ecotourism is a natural tourism object in the Mount Merapi National Park (TNGM) region, jointly managed by local communities and conservation area operators. It lies within Mount Merapi’s highest volcanic hazard zone, and features steep terrain that may pose safety risks to visitors. Visitor numbers increased markedly from 59,144 in 2024 to 182,856 in 2025 following its official designation as a natural tourism object in December 2024, potentially intensifying environmental pressures. The destination has also faced governance challenges during the transition toward a more formal tourism management arrangement under TNGM, underscoring the need to balance conservation objectives with local community interests. Despite these challenges, no previous multidimensional sustainability assessment has been conducted. This study’s novelty lies in providing such an assessment for Kalitalang Ecotourism. This study aims to assess the sustainability status of Kalitalang Ecotourism management using the Rap-Ecotourism method based on multidimensional scaling, through an organized and transparent attribute matrix covering five dimensions: ecology, economy, social, law and institutions, and accessibility and infrastructure. Data were gathered through field observations, structured interviews using interview guidelines, questionnaires, and secondary sources. The results reveal that Kalitalang Ecotourism’s sustainability level falls into the moderately sustainable category (65.33%). The ecological dimension scored 80.67% and was classified as highly sustainable, while accessibility and infrastructure (66.96%), legal and institutional (71.30%), social (62.23%), and economic (69.45%) dimensions were classified as moderately sustainable. Optimizing sensitive attributes through adaptive management and temporal monitoring is a key recommendation to improve Kalitalang Ecotourism’s sustainability. To better capture local economic consequences, future research should replace the Regional Original Revenue or Pendapatan Asli Daerah (PAD) contribution attribute with tourism sector economic growth. Keywords: multidimensional scaling, national park, Rap-Ecotourism, sustainability matrix