ABSTRACT Land cover changes in forest areas are often driven by land use and tenure dynamics. To address this, the government has provided legal certainty regarding the ownership status of settlements, public facilities, and social facilities within forest areas that had been occupied for at least five years prior to the enactment of Law No. 11/2020 (the Job Creation Law), through the Land Ten…
ABSTRACT Nipah sticks (Nypa fruticans) are one of Indonesia's potential export commodities. Nipah sticks is the central part of the nipah leaf, known for its strength and durability. The potential for nipah plants in Riau is significant, and one of its habitats can be found in the Batang Tuaka District. The research aims to understand the supply chain of nipah sticks in Batang Tuaka District, …
ABSTRACT The potential of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs), in general has not been optimally utilized. The processing of NTFPs for the people of Koto Sentajo Village is still not the primary source of income for the community but is part of fulfilling daily living needs. This study aims to determine the types of NTFP utilization and their contribution to the economy of the community in Koto…
ABSTRACT One type of biodiversity found in Indonesia is fungi. Fungi usually thrive in moist environments. As heterotrophic organisms, fungi depend on organic substances from other organisms to support their lives. This study aims to identify the types of macroscopic fungi and analyze the habitat vegetation of macroscopic fungi found in the Imbo Putui Customary Forest, Tapung District, Kampar …
ABSTRACT Sumatran elephants (Elephas maximus sumatranus) are key animals that determine whether or not the forest is maintained. This research aims to determine the availability of elephant food types in Sebanga PLG.The data collection method used transects and plot lines with a size of 20x20m and 1x1m to obtain natural food production data Stratified sampling technique was used to locate the …
ABSTRACT Acacia crassicarpa is widely cultivated in Industrial Plantation Forests (HTI) due to its fast growth and suitability as pulp raw material. However, Paracoccus marginatus is a pest known to infest acacia nurseries at PT. RAPP, causes chlorosis and sooty mold, significantly reducing seedling productivity. Effective pest management is crucial for producing optimal seedling. and botanica…
ABSTRACT The pulp and paper industry contributes to 20% of deforestation in Indonesia, leading to greenhouse gas emissions and highlighting the need for non-wood raw materials. Bamboo, a fast-renewable resource with rapid growth and regenerative abilities, presents an attractive alternative. Among bamboo species, Bambusa glaucophylla is considered a promising material due to its high cellulose…
ABSTRACT CV. Usaha Jaya Mulia is developing so that a study of industrial development strategies is needed. To improve and maintain the continuity of the industry and increase competitiveness, a development strategy is needed. The purpose of this study was to determine the development of the rattan industry through SWOT analysis (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat) at CV. Usaha Jaya Mulia…
ABSTRACT The ethnobiological knowledge of the Sakai Bathin Sobanga community in the Imbo Ayo customary forest is passed down orally, but this information has gradually diminished over time, resulting in the younger generation's decreasing understanding of forest resource utilization. This decline in understanding poses a potential threat to the preservation of traditional ecological knowledge.…
ABSTRACT Dumai City experienced a decrease in mangrove forest area during 2005- 2015. The factors driving the degradation of the mangrove forest area in this city are land conversion for industry, ports, roads, plantations, and residential areas. The aim of this research was to analyse spatial and temporal dynamics using NDVI, determine the composition of mangrove forest and observe biophy…
ABSTRACT Forest and land fires are a common problem in Indonesia and recur every year. Various efforts have been made by the government to prevent forest and land fires, one of which is by forming a Fire Care Community organization. The purpose of this study is to determine the factors that cause forest and land fires and to determine the participation of the Fire Care Community group in contr…
ABSTRACT Biodiversity plays a crucial role in fulfilling the diverse requirements of living organisms. The increasing human population has led to escalating demands on forest resources, potentially resulting in extensive exploitation if not managed effectively. This necessitates implementation of management strategies and stand structure determination to prevent forest exploitation. This study…
ABSTRACT Forest sustainability in Indonesia is increasingly threatened due to deforestation and degradation, resulting in increased greenhouse gas emissions. The government has planned mitigation actions to reduce emissions from the forestry and land sector so that it is expected to achieve Forests and Other Land Use (FOLU) Net Sink 2030 conditions. The 56 ha Ghimbo Pomuan Customary Forest in …
ABSTRACT An evaluation was conducted to determine the effect of various NaOH concentrations on the pulp characteristics of Bambusa vulgaris, which has long fibres, thin walls, and great potential as an alternative raw material for non-wood pulp. The pulping process used the closed soda method with 13%, 18%, and 23% NaOH concentrations at 170°C for two hours. Parameters observed included p…
ABSTRACT Plutella xylostella are one of the pests that attack BPDASHL (Watershed Management Agency and Protected Forest) nurseries in Pekanbaru. One of the plant seedlings attacked by this pest is the Phitecellobium jiringa. Pest control efforts that have a positive impact are botanical pesticides. This study aims to determine the best concentration of a mixture of Citrus aurantifolia leaf ext…
ABSTRACT Paracoccus marginatus is one of the pests that attack Eucalyptus pellita which reduces its productivity. Synthetic pesticides, commonly used to control this pest, can have negative environmental and health impacts. Therefore, the alternative method uses biopesticides made from a combination of Carica papaya leaf and Tinospora crispa stem extracts as a biopesticides against Paracoccus …
ABSTRACT Ghimbo Pomuan Customary Forest is a forest area with an area of 56 hectares that has the potential for diverse non-timber forest products, including rattan, durian, resin, and various other forest products. Kelulut honey is one commodity that is still actively utilized by the local community. The Kelulut Pomuan Social Forestry Business Group (KUPS) has been running this kelulut h…
The mangrove ecosystem continues to experience significant pressure and decline due to natural and human activities. It is hoped that management actions through rehabilitation activities can restore the mangrove ecosystem by involving community participation. Rehabilitation activities in Teluk Pambang village involve the community in their implementation, so the success of rehabilitation activi…
Acacia crassicarpa is a top priority plant in the development of industrial forest plantations, especially in Sumatra, because it meets the requirements as raw material for the pulp and paper industry. PT Sekato Pratama Makmur (SPM) is a company engaged in the cultivation of this crop. Constraints often encountered in the development of pulpwood plantations include pests, diseases and seedlings…
The existence of the Mangrove Education Center Ecotourism over time has experienced some damage, to attract tourists, of course, efforts are needed to preserve ecotourism. Tourists can preserve ecotourism by paying for services, products and services when visiting ecotourism. This study aims to determine the characteristics of ecotourism visitors, analyze the willingness to pay (WTP) value of v…