About Journal

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, 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
JIK Updates!

Nugal: Indigenous Farming for Forest Conservation
Mirza (2025) reveals that Nugal, a traditional farming practice on the Dayak Kuhin community in Central Kalimantan, embodies strong forest conservation values. Guided by local knowledge and customary rules, Nugal challenges the stigma that indigenous agriculture causes forest degradation. more..
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Wood Chemistry of Jabon Species: Implications for Tree Breeding Programs
Ihda et al. (2023) examine the extractive, phenolic, and flavonoid contents of white Jabon (Neolamarckia cadamba) and red Jabon (Neolamarckia macrophyllus) grown in Wonogiri, Central Java. Key findings: Different Jabon families show significant variation in extractive content more..

How Green Spaces Shape Urban Thermal Comfort
Urban green spaces play a critical role in regulating microclimate and improving thermal comfort. Ghaniyy & Ningrum (2025) compare Denggung Park (public) and Gadjah Mada University Wisdom Park (private) to understand how vegetation structure influences thermal conditions. more..
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Can Green Policy Make a Real Impact?
Putri et al. (2025) modeled land use change and carbon emission trends in Siak Regency, Riau, home to extensive peatlands and forest ecosystems. Despite implementing the Green Siak Policy since 2016, more..