Policy study on the management of forest with special purposes

Abstract

Forest with Special Purpose (FwSP) is designated to advance research, teaching, and training. These FwSPs are usually managed by universities or training centers. This forest management is regulated by the Ministry of Environmental and Forestry (MoEF), while universities are entities under the Ministry of Education. FwSPs management follows regulations under MoEF. In this line of thought, in managing the FwSP, universities should comply with regulations released by MoEF. One specific regulation on FwSP management is MoEF’s Regulation FwSP No. 15/2018, in which the formal regulations, limitations, and physical development related to the activities of FwSP are covered and detailed. This paper is aimed at presenting the problems face by universities managing FwSP. Collecting data from FwSP in Java Island, using qualitative methods, the findings are expected to appeal to MoEF in understanding the practical problems related to FwSP management. The in-depth interview result that some conflicts of interest and problems are manifested because of the unclear information provided in interpreting some aspects of the regulations. Especially in utilizing and maintaining FwSP. Another challenge faced by universities managing FwSP is the budgeting system, which brings burdens for FwSP in securing the funding to manage and protect forest sustainability properly.