Why has Vietnam’s furniture industry overtaken Indonesia’s?
Mar 1, 2026
Daulay et al. (2022) use the 5P framework to analyze the shift. In 2000, Indonesia was 5th globally. By 2014, we fell to 25th while Vietnam rose to 8th.
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Vol 20 No 1 (2026): March
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!
How picky are stingless bees about their food?
Riendriasari & Rahayu (2022) analyzed pollen from stingless bee hives placed in three land-use types: agroecosystems, forests, and settlements. The researchers found four stingless bee species: Heterotrigona erythrogastra, Tetragonula clypearis, T. fuscobalteata, and T. laeviceps, more..
The Importance of Fresh Mycorrhizal Inoculants
Istiqomah et al. (2025) investigated how storage duration affects the quality and effectiveness of mycorrhizal inoculants used in agriculture. The researchers compared inoculants stored for less than one year with those stored for twenty years, using sorghum plants as a model. more..
Turning Fire News into Fire Prevention
Forest and land fires remain one of Indonesia’s most pressing environmental disasters, with major impacts on health, biodiversity, economy, and climate. Kumalawati et al. (2022) analyzed how online media framed the causes of forest and land fires in South Kalimantan and what this means for future disaster mitigation. more..
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..
Announcements
Mapping a Future for Sumatran Elephants
Feb 21, 2026
A new article from Jurnal Ilmu Kehutanan has pinpointed exactly why human-elephant conflict is rising and how to fix it.
Subeno et al. (2025) used satellite mapping (GIS) to analyze the Rawa Bunder area. The researchers checked for food, water, and forest cover to see where elephants can actually survive.
How is social forestry implemented beyond policy documents?
Feb 11, 2026
Permadi et al. (2022) highlight the critical role of local forest bureaucrats in interpreting Indonesia’s Social Forestry policy. Rather than prioritizing licensing-based schemes, local actors tend to favor forestry partnerships and environmental services, particularly ecotourism.
Distribution Patterns of Pasang (Quercus sundaica) in Mount Slamet
Feb 3, 2026
Istomo & Armila (2023) examine the abundance, distribution patterns, and growth environment of Quercus sundaica, an ecologically and economically important tree species in Indonesia’s montane forests.
Improving the Survival of Medicinal Plants in Dry Landscapes
Jan 23, 2026
Bidara Laut (Strychnos lucida R.Br.) is a valuable medicinal plant from West Nusa Tenggara, traditionally used to treat malaria, diabetes, and hypertension. However, its cultivation is challenging under dry and hot conditions such as those found in the Mount Tunak Natural Tourism Park (TWA)
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