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Forest and Nature
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Forest and Nature is an international journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in forestry, ecosystems, and nature conservation, serving as a vital platform for academics, researchers, and practitioners to share insights and contribute to sustainable environmental practices. The journal welcomes research articles, review articles, commentary, perspectives, and short communications with strong academic rigor, addressing a global audience of researchers, forest managers, policymakers, and conservation practitioners. It covers a broad range of topics, including forest ecology, biodiversity conservation, sustainable forest management, ecosystem services, climate change adaptation, forest restoration, and nature-based solutions.
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Navigating the Forest: A Bibliometric Analysis of FSC Certification Research with Implications for Indonesia Hermawan, Medita; Hidayat, Wahyu
Forest and Nature Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63357/fornature.v2i1.32

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Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification is one of the most influential voluntary instruments for promoting sustainable forest management worldwide, yet limited bibliometric and structured reviews have systematically examined how scientific interest in this topic has evolved. This study maps the structure, growth, and thematic development of FSC certification research, assesses Indonesia’s position within the global research network, and identifies implications for future studies. A bibliometric analysis was conducted using 752 publications indexed in the Scopus database from 1996 to 2026. Metadata normalization was performed using OpenRefine; quantitative indicators were calculated with Bibliomagika®, and collaboration patterns and keyword networks were visualized using VOSviewer. The dataset comprised contributions from 2,415 authors, with 642 publications generating 17,961 citations, resulting in an h-index of 64 and a g-index of 103. Peer-reviewed journal articles dominated the literature (76.06%), indicating strong academic consolidation. Keyword co-occurrence analysis revealed major research clusters focused on forest management, sustainability, certification, ecosystem services, and deforestation. Collaboration networks analysis showed that North American and European institutions play dominant roles, whereas countries with extensive FSC implementation, such as Indonesia, remain weakly connected to the global research network. One key finding is the limited academic attention to recent governance innovations within the FSC,  notably the Regional Forest Stewardship Standards for Smallholders (RFSS) and the Remedy Framework, despite Indonesia being a key implementation context. This study concludes that FSC certification research has developed into a robust, multidisciplinary field, yet important gaps persist. Addressing these gaps, particularly through empirical studies on new FSC policies in tropical forest regions, represents a significant opportunity for future research. Indonesia holds a unique position and should capitalize on it to contribute empirical evidence on the outcomes of these new FSC policies.
Sustaining Customary Forest Governance in Indonesia: A Systematic Literature Review of Legal Recognition and Functional Authority in Riau Province Suwarno, Eno; El Amady, Muhammad Rawa; Qomar, Nurul; Roslinda, Emi
Forest and Nature Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63357/fornature.v2i1.31

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Despite global recognition of their crucial role, indigenous institutions in Riau Province, Indonesia, face intense pressure from agribusiness expansion, revealing a critical gap between constitutional recognition and functional authority in customary forest governance. This study aims to analyze the structural and functional roles of customary institutions in Riau’s forest management and identify challenges and opportunities for their integration into national policy. Using a systematic qualitative literature review and content analysis, it synthesizes evidence from literature (2000-2025). The research findings are quite striking: Customary institutions in Riau play a very significant strategic role. They regulate ecological-spiritual zoning, enforce laws based on customary norms, and resolve conflicts restoratively. These functions are clearly essential elements for sustainable forest management. However, the gap remains. On the one hand, recognition of land ownership rights is indeed growing. However, the formal integration of customary institutions into state institutions remains very limited. The results of this study concluded that the goal of community-based forest management must go beyond mere recognition of land rights. It needs to encourage the emergence of hybrid governance. To achieve equitable and sustainable forest management—both in Riau Province, Indonesia and in the global context—bridging the gap between legal recognition and truly effective customary institutional authority is essential.
Emerging Trends and Knowledge Structure in Indonesian Forest Management: A Bibliometric Analysis Risnawati, Dewi
Forest and Nature Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63357/fornature.v2i1.33

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Indonesia’s tropical forests are central to global climate mitigation, biodiversity conservation, and the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities. However, forest management research in Indonesia remains fragmented and insufficiently synthesized, constraining its contribution to coherent scientific development and evidence-based policy. This study addresses this gap by systematically mapping research trends and knowledge structures in Indonesian forest management studies from 1986 to 2025. A total of 756 publications indexed in Scopus under the keywords “Forest Management” and “Indonesia” were analyzed using descriptive bibliometrics and science-mapping techniques, including co-authorship and co-citation analysis with VOSviewer. Research output increased markedly after 2015, with more than 80 articles published between 2021 and 2024. Keyword co-occurrence analysis identified five principal thematic clusters: ecological–silvicultural research; climate change and carbon dynamics; governance and community forestry; spatial and regional analysis; and geographically focused case studies. Overlay visualization reveals a temporal shift from early emphases on logging, timber production, and tropical forest ecology to mid-period attention on deforestation, carbon accounting, and Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD), and more recently toward governance-oriented themes such as community forestry, participation, and policy implementation after 2018. The knowledge structure is influenced by a limited number of prominent authors and institutions, supported by strong international collaboration networks, and increasingly framed within sustainable and adaptive forest management, community-based approaches, and social–ecological systems perspectives. Despite thematic progress, significant gaps remain, including limited longitudinal policy impact evaluation, weak integration of socio-ecological and spatial analyses, underrepresentation of regions such as Papua, and insufficient development of operational forest management models. This study offers the first multidimensional synthesis of Indonesian forest management research and underscores the need for integrated, community-responsive strategies to strengthen future policy and practice.
Random Mixture Agroforestry Pattern: Economic Value for the Engkangin Village Community Roslinda, Emi; Talita, Bella; Manurung, Togar Fernando
Forest and Nature Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63357/fornature.v2i1.35

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Traditional agroforestry systems developed by local communities play an important role in sustaining livelihoods and reducing pressure on protected forests, yet their economic significance and structural characteristics remain under-documented. This study analyzes the structure, composition, and livelihood contribution of a traditional random-mixture agroforestry system practiced by forest-adjacent communities in Engkangin Village, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Data were collected in February 2025 through field observations and structured interviews with 68 agroforestry households and analyzed using descriptive and income-based approaches. The system represents a forest-based agroforestry model characterized by a non-systematic spatial arrangement integrating perennial trees, plantation crops, annual crops, and aquaculture components (agrisilviculture and agrosilvofishery). Fifteen commercial commodities were identified, dominated by paddy, oil palm, and rubber. Agroforestry generated a total annual economic value of IDR 2.89 billion. Net agroforestry income accounted for 94.22% of total household earnings, indicating a high dependence on this land-use system for livelihood security. The diversified species composition enables continuous harvests across temporal scales, enhancing income stability and food availability while maintaining tree cover in protected forest landscapes. However, the random spatial configuration limits productivity and management efficiency compared with more structured agroforestry designs. The findings demonstrate that traditional mixed agroforestry can function as a socio-ecological safety net and a locally adapted strategy for sustainable land use. Strengthening technical support, improving planting materials, and enhancing market access could substantially increase both economic returns and ecological benefits. These results provide evidence for integrating community-based agroforestry into rural development and forest conservation policies in tropical regions.
Physical Properties and Sound Absorption Performance of Durian (Durio spp.) Peel-Based Particleboard with Cold-Water Soaking and Density Variation Setyawati, Dina; Nurhaida; Buulolo, Catherine Priscilla
Forest and Nature Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63357/fornature.v2i1.38

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Durian (Durio spp.) peel waste has potential as a lignocellulosic raw material, offering a sustainable pathway for wood-based panel production and acoustic applications. This study evaluates the effects of board density and cold-water soaking pretreatment on the physical properties and sound absorption performance of particleboard manufactured from durian peel particles. Boards were produced at target densities of 0.40 and 0.50 g/cm³ using 15% urea–formaldehyde adhesive, with particle soaking durations of 0, 12, and 24 h. Physical properties were assessed according to JIS A 5908, while acoustic performance was measured using a two-microphone impedance tube across 64–6400 Hz. Results showed that board density significantly influenced moisture content, thickness swelling, and acoustic behavior, whereas cold-water soaking primarily affected dimensional stability and water absorption. Lower-density boards exhibited higher sound absorption due to increased porosity, with the highest absorption coefficient (α = 0.87) obtained at 0.40 g/cm³ after 12 h cold-water soaking at 3150 Hz. All panels met JIS requirements for density, moisture content, and thickness swelling. Sound absorption was generally greater at medium to high frequencies, while higher-density boards demonstrated improved sound insulation but reduced absorption efficiency. According to the ISO classification, the panels ranged from class D to class B, indicating sound absorption capabilities from normal to high. These findings demonstrate that durian peel–based particleboard can serve as a viable, sustainable material for interior acoustic applications while supporting efficient biomass utilization.

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