Building Peace in the Forests: Conflict Resolution in Sekadau

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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:

🔹 Neutral mediation for high-tension disputes

🔹 Facilitation for compromise cases

🔹 Trust-building for collaborative approaches

Beyond resolving disputes, the research emphasizes CSR initiatives, including forestry partnerships, agroforestry, non-timber forest products, and livestock support, to enhance community welfare.

Key takeaway: Effective conflict resolution requires combining law, tradition, and multi-stakeholder engagement to achieve sustainable forest management and community prosperity.

Read the full article: doi.org/10.22146/jik.v19i1.12221