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

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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..