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!
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Can Green Policy Make a Real Impact?
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. more..

Are Forest Services Meeting Community Expectations?
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 more..
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Healing Forest in Yogyakarta? Yes, it's real
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. more..