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.

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)

JIK Updates on Call for Papers!

Jan 12, 2026

You are invited!

Jurnal Ilmu Kehutanan (JIK) invites you to submit your manuscripts to our journal, written preferably in English. We have been publishing articles in our recent issue in full English. We look forward to your submissions.

Building Peace in the Forests: Conflict Resolution in Sekadau

Jan 7, 2026

Tenure conflicts over forest land in Sekadau’s Industrial Forest Plantation (HTI) highlight the struggle between communities, companies, and government policies. This article identifies three dispute styles: (Agitation, Compromise, and Collaboration) and recommends tailored solutions

Battling Forest Pathogens: Ceratocystis Threat on Acacia crassicarpa

Jan 3, 2026

Acacia crassicarpa is a vital plantation species for pulp and paper, thriving especially on peatlands. However, its productivity is under serious threat from the fungal pathogen Ceratocystis sp., which also infects Acacia mangium, Eucalyptus, and fruit trees like Lansium.

Navigating Change in Nambo District's Forests

Sep 17, 2025

A new article dives into the complex history of forest management in the Nambo District, Indonesia, revealing how a community-driven approach has evolved with government policies.

From Forest to Jar: How One Indonesian Business Is Revolutionizing Honey!

Sep 15, 2025

Ever wondered how a small honey business can make a big impact? The researchers are examining Situak Ni Loba Siarsikarsik KUPS in Toba, North Sumatra. This Social Forestry Business Group is using the Business Model Canvas (BMC) to transform its operations.

JIK Updates on Call for Papers!

Sep 3, 2025

Jurnal Ilmu Kehutanan (JIK) invites you to submit your manuscripts to our journal, written preferably in English. English. The journal welcomes articles reporting original fundamental and applied research focusing on tropical forestry and environment. We look forward to your submissions!

Can Green Policy Make a Real Impact?

Aug 22, 2025

An article from Jurnal Ilmu Kehutanan 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, the article finds that from 2016 to 2023, carbon stock slightly declined, and annual emissions reached 1.4 MtCO₂e.

Are Forest Services Meeting Community Expectations?

Aug 19, 2025

An article from Jurnal Ilmu Kehutanan reveals that community satisfaction with forest services in the mangrove-rich Batu Bara Regency remains below expectations. Using Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA), researchers identified the largest gaps in assurance and tangible infrastructure, with a notable -0.71 satisfaction gap overall.

Jurnal Ilmu Kehutanan Achieves Improved Score in Sinta Reaccreditation

Aug 15, 2025

On March 22, 2025, the editorial team of Jurnal Ilmu Kehutanan (JIK) received the results of its SINTA reaccreditation, which they had been waiting for approximately one year. This reaccreditation activity is part of a periodic evaluation to assess the quality and performance of scientific journals in Indonesia.

Healing Forest in Yogyakarta? Yes, it's real.

Aug 12, 2025

An article from Jurnal Ilmu Kehutanan reveals that Bunder Grand Forest Park (Gunungkidul) meets the environmental standards of a healing forest, a natural space that supports physical and mental well-being.

With the right management and interpretation, this park could become a model for eco-wellness tourism in Indonesia.

JIK Updates on Call for Papers!

Jun 23, 2025

You are invited!

Jurnal Ilmu Kehutanan (JIK) invites you to submit your manuscripts to our journal, written preferably in English. We have been publishing articles in our recent issue in full English. We look forward to your submissions.

JIK Updates on Copyright for Authors

Aug 24, 2022

For the edition from Vol 16 No 2 2022 onwards, the journal allows the authors to hold the copyright without restrictions and to retain publishing rights without restrictions. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.