Jurnal Ilmu Kehutanan

Comparison of Microclimate Condition and Thermal Comfort Levels between Public and Private Green Open Space: A Case Study of Denggung Park and Gadjah Mada University Wisdom Park

2025-09-17T09:15:14+07:00

Rapid urban population growth has driven extensive economic, residential, educational, and cultural development, leading to the conversion of green spaces into built-up areas. This conversion interferes with the regulations of air temperature and Thermal Humidity Index (THI). This research investigated the characteristics of green open spaces at Denggung Park and Gadjah Mada University Wisdom Park, examining their effects on microclimate conditions and the relationship between green space conditions and THI levels. The methods included a literature review, field measurements of vegetation and microclimate variables, tree crown profile analysis using Sexl-FS, and Spearman Rank Correlation. Results showed that tree density has a direct relationship with THI. The private green space (Wisdom Park), with 126.33 trees/ha, achieved superior THI compared to the public space (Denggung Park), with 49.01 trees/ha. The Gadjah Mada University Wisdom Park's more complex canopy structure and optimal canopy connectivity significantly enhanced THI. Spearman Rank Correlation analysis revealed strong relationships between the tree density and thermal comfort level for Denggung Park (-0.52) and for Gadjah Mada University Wisdom Park (-0.69), with a p-value < 0.05. These findings confirm the critical importance of optimizing vegetation structure and density to support thermally comfortable urban environments.

Forest Conservation Efforts in Nugal Agriculture by the Dayak Kuhin Community in Sapundu Hantu Village, Seruyan Regency, Central Kalimantan

2025-10-02T08:25:59+07:00

The Dayak Kuhin community, native to Central Kalimantan Province, had a traditional agricultural culture called nugal, which was carried out once a year. Nugal was considered an agricultural culture that involved opening fields in the forest, but it was often associated with causing forest fires. To clarify the realities of the practice, this research aimed to explore the nugal process and associated forest conservation efforts by taking a case study of the Sapundu Hantu Village, Seruyan Hulu District, Seruyan Regency, Central Kalimantan Province. This research employed an ethnographic method and a thick description approach, utilizing qualitative data collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, archival records, and literature reviews. The results revealed that the nugal agriculture embodied rich local knowledge about forest conservation efforts reflected in each process. The community practiced the nugal agriculture carefully with adherence to customary norms that regulated forest management. The findings of this study address the prevailing negative stigma associated with the nugal culture as practiced by the Dayak Kuhin community.

Potential Habitat of Sumatran Elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus) in Rawa Bunder Resort, Section III Kuala Penet, Way Kambas National Park, Lampung

2025-10-13T18:40:47+07:00

Way Kambas National Park (WKNP) in Lampung serves as a critical habitat for the endangered Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus). However, the area has increasingly experienced human-elephant conflicts, particularly at the Rawa Bunder Resort. This research aimed to assess the biophysical characteristics and map the distribution of potential elephant habitats within the resort area. Field data were collected using 70 nested plots distributed along established transects and analyzed through a modified sampling protocol. An Agglomerative Hierarchical Cluster (AHC) analysis was employed to classify the habitats into suitable, moderately suitable, and less suitable categories. The georeferenced plot data were processed using ArcGIS 9.3 to create a habitat suitability map. The findings indicated that 24% of the plots were classified as suitable, 33% as moderately suitable, and 43% as less suitable. The suitable habitats were predominantly located in lowland forest areas, which represent a relatively small proportion of the total area. To expand suitable habitats and mitigate human-elephant conflicts, strategic habitat management measures, such as forest restoration and targeted enrichment, are essential. These results provide a spatial framework for conservation planning for elephant habitats in Way Kambas and other fragmented landscapes.

Effect of Long-Term Zeolite-Based Storage on Spore Density and Propagule Potential of Mycorrhizal in Sorghum Plants

2025-10-13T18:40:44+07:00

The research aimed to investigate the impact of storage duration (20 years versus less than one year) on the quantity of mycorrhizal spores and propagules within zeolite carrier media, using sorghum as the host plant. Spores were quantified through a sieving method and subsequent microscopic observation, while the numbers of propagules were determined through serial dilution down to 10^-7. Following this, sorghum was cultivated, and root infection was evaluated. The findings indicated that mycorrhizae stored for less than one year yielded 416 spores/10 g and 620,000 propagules/g, compared to 259 spores/10 g and 170,000 propagules/g for those stored for twenty years. The identified spore types in both age groups included Acaulospora spp. 1, Acaulospora spp. 2, Glomus grape, and Glomus manihotis. This result suggested that the storage of mycorrhizae should be limited to less than one year to preserve a high number of spores and propagules.

Edu-Ecotourism Planning Based on Tourist Attractions at Jonggol Teaching and Research Farm, Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB) University

2025-10-30T10:33:34+07:00

The Jonggol Teaching and Research Farm serves as a field laboratory for Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB) University, featuring a diverse array of agricultural and livestock systems, including plantations of oil palm, cassava, sorghum, and indigofera, as well as sheep and cattle farming, alongside agricultural and livestock processing industries. The research aimed to develop an edu-ecotourism plan that leverages existing tourist attractions. The planning process involved preparation, data collection through field surveys, resource inventory, and interviews with managers. Employing both descriptive and spatial analyses, the research synthesized concepts and site planning. The data analysis encompassed physical, biophysical, tourism, and management aspects. Findings revealed that edu-ecotourism plays a vital role in tourism planning, functioning as an educational resource for environmental character development and a means to showcase agricultural innovations. The research identified ten tourist attractions at the Jonggol Teaching and Research Farm, which include the Sorinfer factory, various plantations, field laboratories, guest houses, and natural resources (31 flora, 2 cultivated animals, and 20 wildlife species), as well as notable topographical, geological, and soil variations, complemented by visual beauty. The resulting edu-ecotourism plan encompassed designated tourist spaces, circulation plans, green planning zones, and activity plans that incorporate interpretation services, such as attraction maps.

Habitat Suitability Modeling of Drummer Rail (Habroptila wallacii) on Halmahera Island, Indonesia

2025-11-06T09:25:59+07:00

Drummer Rail (Habroptila wallacii) is a bird species of the Rallidae family with limited ecology and behavior information. The information on the distribution of H. wallacii in Halmahera Island is crucial as it is classified as a vulnerable species. Therefore, this research aims to predict the potential distribution of H. wallacii on Halmahera Island using the Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt) modeling method, which projects species distributions based on presence data and environmental variables. A total of 47 data points on H. wallacii encounters were obtained from open-access data sources and field observation. The variables used were land use land cover (LULC), normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), elevation, slope, and proximity data (river). The results showed that 33.52% of the area was very suitable for H. wallacii habitat, 32.97% was suitable, and 33.50% was unsuitable. Approximately 29.39% of the suitable habitat was located in limited-production forest areas, while conservation areas covered only 5.19%. These results suggested the need to review spatial planning policies to increase protection of the natural habitat of the species. The results could serve as considerations and recommendations for the Ministry of Environment and Forestry regarding the future management of forest areas for these species.

Empirical Data-Based Carbon Stock Projection in Agroforestry for Climate Change Mitigation

2025-11-10T15:36:03+07:00

Deforestation from monoculture farming significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and ecosystem degradation, highlighting the need for sustainable land management. Agroforestry presents a viable solution for enhancing carbon sequestration. However, many project models rely on assumptions or secondary data, leading to limited accuracy. This research aimed to enhance projections of carbon stock changes by utilizing empirical data from a 12.7-ha tea plantation in West Java, Indonesia. This research established baseline carbon stocks through direct field measurements in a monoculture scenario. Agroforestry interventions involved hardwood species, such as Toona sureni, Altingia excelsa, and Manglietia glauca, in conjunction with coffee crops. Carbon stock accumulation was then projected over ten years using allometric equations and annual growth increments derived from field observations. Results indicated that agroforestry increased carbon sequestration by threefold compared to monoculture, reaching 472.77 t CO₂eq/ha by 2032. The findings demonstrated that empirical data-driven modeling resulted in more realistic and reliable projections, enhanced the accuracy of carbon stock predictions, and established agroforestry as a sustainable approach for mitigating climate change.

Community Social Capital in Poso Watershed Conservation, Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

2025-11-10T16:10:00+07:00

Community-based collaborative watershed governance offers a potential solution to the limitations of government-led management by leveraging substantial social capital to sustain watershed functions. Therefore, this research aimed to investigate community social capital in watershed conservation and formulate strategies to strengthen it, promoting the sustainability of Poso Watershed. The investigation was conducted in Tentena and Sawidago Villages in Poso Watershed, using interviews with households and key informants, focus group discussions, and field observations. This research employed descriptive quantitative analysis to assess community social capital characteristics and levels, while applying SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis to develop strategies for strengthening social capital. The results showed that high cognitive-social capital required substantial structural social capital to generate collective action in watershed conservation. Weak structural social capital was reflected in the community’s limited understanding of formal rules and low involvement in organizations related to forest and watershed conservation, leading to weak solidarity and collective action. Strengthening social capital required harnessing the role of the Watershed Management Coordination Forum, which engages government and stakeholders in community-based collaborative watershed management. This primary strategy should be supported by improving communication, socialization, counselling, increasing community participation, and fostering the role of local institutions in watershed conservation.