Jurnal Ilmu Kehutanan (JIK) is a biannual open access journal by the Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, in cooperation with Indonesia Forestry Scholar Association (PERSAKI). JIK publishes peer-reviewed scientific articles focusing on aspects of tropical forestry and environments in Asia Pacific and Africa, both basic and applied covering topics on forest management, silviculture, biodiversity conservation, forest products technology. Additionally, the journal emphasizes the importance of climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies in promoting sustainable development practices that protect and enhance forest ecosystems. The Journal intended as a medium for communicating and motivating research activities through scientific papers, including research papers, short communications, and reviews written in English. Jurnal Ilmu Kehutanan (printed version) is accredited Sinta 2 by the Directorate General of Research and Development, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology No. 10/C/C3/DT.05.00/2025, valid from Vol. 18 No. 1 (2024) until Vol. 22 No. 2 (2028).

All publications are available online. In 2021 the journal migrated to this improved website to allow comprehensive online submission processes. Therefore, the publications have two access links as follows.

Articles of Vol 1 - Vol 14 (2007-2020) can be accessed from our old website: https://jurnal.ugm.ac.id/jikfkt
Articles of Vol 15 - present (2021-present) can be accessed from this website: https://jurnal.ugm.ac.id/v3/jik

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JIK Updates!

Saving the Future of Traditional Wooden Ships

Indonesia’s rich maritime heritage relies heavily on traditional wooden fishing vessels, which remain the absolute backbone of the national capture fisheries sector. Among various shipbuilding centers across the archipelago, Batang Regency in Central Java stands out as one of the country's most prominent and strategic wooden more..

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Forests That Sustain Nature, Culture, and Communities

Nugroho et al. (2026) examined community perceptions of forest-based ecosystem services in protected forests under Indonesia’s social forestry program in Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta. The research involved 306 respondents from three community forest groups managing protected forest areas in the Menoreh Hills. The findings reveal that communities value forests not only for material resources more..

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From Monoculture to Climate Solution: The Power of Agroforestry

Adam et al. (2025) reveal that agroforestry systems combining trees with crops can dramatically increase carbon sequestration compared to traditional monoculture farming. By integrating species such as suren, rasamala, and manglid with coffee plants in tea plantations, more..