Forest Police Research Articles

Regulation of Forest Police’ Authorities in Enforcing Illegal Logging Law in Mount Ciremai National Park

This study aims to understand the regulation of illegal logging in Indonesia as well as to analyze the implementation of forest police authorities in combating illegal logging in Mount Ciremai National Park. This study applied a juridical-empirical approach which involves literature study and field research in which the primary, secondary, and tertiary data were collected through observation and interviews. The results indicated that illegal logging is governed in Articles 12, 19, 82, 83, and 87 of Law No. 18 of 2013 on the Prevention and Eradication of Forest Destruction, and the forest police authorities are regulated in Article 51 paragraph (2) of Law No. 41 of 1999 on Forestry and Article 4 paragraph (2) of the Regulation of the Minister of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia No. P.75/Menhut-II/2014 on Forest Police, which serve as the regulatory framework for forest police in addressing illegal logging in Mount Ciremai National Park. In carrying his/her authorities, the forest police applies 3 (three) approaches, namely Preemptive, Preventive, and Repressive. Hence, it can be concluded that illegal logging is governed in Law No. 18 of 2013 on the Prevention and Eradication of Forest Destruction, and the implementation of forest police authorities in combating illegal logging is carried out through preemptive, preventive, and repressive approach. Finally, it is suggested that law enforcement officials must be consistent and firm in taking action against illegal logging to create a deterrent effect, and the improvement of facilities and infrastructure is urgently needed

Normative Approach in Forestry Law Enforcement in Papua Province: Challenges and Opportunities for Indigenous Peoples’ Participation

This study uses a normative-juridical approach to examine the enforcement of forestry crime laws in Papua Province. The research focuses on implementing Article 76 of Papua Perdasus No. 21 of 2008, which outlines legal enforcement mechanisms in the forestry sector. The regional government is responsible for preparing forestry police officers in Papua and involving customary law communities in forest protection efforts. These communities can act as Swakarsa forest police, participating in forest security within their customary areas. Additionally, the study highlights the role of Ministerial Regulation No. P.56/Menhut-II/2014, which governs the formation of the Forestry Police Partner Community (MMP). The MMP consists of local community groups collaborating with the Forestry Police to safeguard forest areas. Their duties include assisting in forest patrols, securing forest protection infrastructure, disseminating information on forestry, and reporting any threats or security disturbances. The MMP also plays a role in arresting suspects caught in the act and securing evidence for immediate handover to the forestry police or Civil Servant Investigators. This collaborative approach strengthens forest law enforcement by integrating local community participation in safeguarding forests.

Analisis Kinerja Polisi Kehutanan Unit Pelaksana Teknis Taman Nasional Bukit Duabelas dalam Perlindungan dan Pengamanan Kawasan

Forest Ranger is one of the functional positions tasked with carrying out Forest Police activities, including preparing, implementing, developing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on forest protection and security activities, forest area protection, and supervision of the distribution of forest products. This research aims to analyze and describe the performance of forest police in the context of area protection and security and to design strategies to enhance the performance of Forest Police at Bukit Duabelas National Park. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and documentation. Sampling is done purposively, and data analysis techniques include data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The results of this study indicate that in carrying out area protection and security activities, forest ranger adjust individual performance targets with organizational performance targets outlined in pre-emptive and preventive security activities which have succeeded in reducing area disturbances such as encroachment and Illegal Logging. Encroachment disturbance is dominant in the Bukit Duabelas National Park Region II Tebo Management Section, while Illegal Logging disturbance is dominant in the Bukit Duabelas National Park Region I Batanghari Management Section. Strategies to improve the performance of forest police in area protection and security include: (1) Increasing Capability, (2) Improving Skills, (3) Enhancing Knowledge, (4) Improving Attitudes, (5) Boosting Motivation, and (6) Managing Stress.

Local knowledge in forest management: a case study in java forest, indonesia

Forests are currently faced with the challenge of increasingly widespread forest degradation, threatening human life at the global level due to climate change and unexpected plans. In this context, the role of local knowledge is considered strategic in sustainable forest management. In line with the dynamics of global change, local knowledge often needs to be adapted, complemented, or preserved to continue contributing to forestry development. Similarly, in the case of forests in Indonesia, climate change can influence local knowledge of forest management. Consequently, there is a need for studies on how communities adapt their traditional practices to climate change and the impact of such adaptations on the sustainability of forest resources. Through a qualitative method with case studies, this research was conducted to identify and understand local community knowledge and its role in forest management. The research was conducted in Wonokerto Village, Rembang Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia. Data was collected from January-October 2023 using observation and interview techniques involving 21 informants from Forest Village Community Institutions (LMDH) representatives, forest farmers, facilitators, forest police, Perhutani, and local community leaders. The interactive model analyses data through data collection, reduction, verification, and presentation. Research shows local knowledge of forest communities emerging from various values and norms, cultural rituals, forest management practices, and local institutions. As a result, this local knowledge positively contributes to forest sustainability, where a balanced relationship between society and the forest is well maintained.

Conservation partnership implementation: endangered animal extinction mitigation strategy in Indonesia’s Way Kambas Park

The study examines implementing a conservation partnership program between the government and local communities to mitigate the extinction of endangered species in Way Kambas National Park (WKNP). The study introduces the concept of systems management by considering the bottom-up participation model as an essential factor in the sustainability of conservation partnerships. The study occurred in Way Kambas National Park, Indonesia, and Labuhan Ratu VII village, East Lampung Regency, Lampung, Indonesia. The study uses a qualitative approach and in-depth interviews. The samples taken purposively consisted of the Head of Way Kambas National Park Office, Forest Police Coordinator, Extension Officer, Forest Ecosystem Controller, Head of Labuhan Ratu VII Village, Forest Farmers Group (KTH) and the community of Labuhan Ratu VII village. The study found that the partnership process had successfully formed forest farmer groups (KTH) involving multiple parties based on legal conservation cooperation agreements in ecosystem restoration and rehabilitation zones. KTH’s assistance resulted in progress in changing planning, budgeting, and decision-making models. The study improves new, more appropriate strategies in participation-based endangered species mitigation models.

Forest Flame Detection in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Imagery Based on YOLOv5

One of the major responsibilities for forest police is forest fire prevention and forecasting; therefore, accurate and timely fire detection is of great importance and significance. We compared several deep learning networks based on the You Only Look Once (YOLO) framework to detect forest flames with the help of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) imagery. We used the open datasets of the Fire Luminosity Airborne-based Machine Learning Evaluation (FLAME) to train the YOLOv5 and its sub-versions, together with YOLOv3 and YOLOv4, under equal conditions. The results show that the YOLOv5n model can achieve a detection speed of 1.4 ms per frame, which is higher than that of all the other models. Furthermore, the algorithm achieves an average accuracy of 91.4%. Although this value is slightly lower than that of YOLOv5s, it achieves a trade-off between high accuracy and real-time. YOLOv5n achieved a good flame detection effect in the different forest scenes we set. It can detect small target flames on the ground, it can detect fires obscured by trees or disturbed by the environment (such as smoke), and it can also accurately distinguish targets that are similar to flames. Our future work will focus on improving the YOLOv5n model so that it can be deployed directly on UAV for truly real-time and high-precision forest flame detection. Our study provides a new solution to the early prevention of forest fires at small scales, helping forest police make timely and correct decisions.

The Role of Forest Police in Eradicating Bird Hunting in Alas Purwo National Park

This article aims to answer problems related to animal hunting in the Alas Purwo National Park conservation area. An indisputable fact about the richness of biodiversity and ecosystems, but with the rise of poaching can threaten the loss of life of endemic animal species. This research is descriptive qualitative, aiming to provide a systematic and clear picture of the problem of animal hunting. Data collection methods through observation, interviews, and documentation. The source of the data came from key informants, consisting of communities around buffer villages, forestry police, perpetrators of animal thieves, Law Number 5 of 1990 concerning Conservation of Natural and Biological Resources and Their Ecosystems. Data analysis using interactive models, including data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that the Government's efforts to protect endemic animals are considered less than optimal, even though regulations have been made regarding the prohibition of hunting and trading protected animals. So, it takes the role of the forestry police to act as the spearhead through preemptive, preventive, and repressive security operations. Forest police are at the forefront of combating unlawful acts.

POLA KOMUNIKASI MANAJEMEN KONFLIK: STUDI FENOMENOLOGI PADA POLISI HUTAN DI CAGAR BIOSFER CIBODAS

The current reality is showing that the communities surrounding Cibodas Biosphere Reserve (CBC) are still doing horrible things, as evidenced by the fact that they are still taking the resources from the forest or illegally entering the area. In this case, the Forest Police (Polhut) who have responsibility for maintaining forest security, need to act to minimize disturbances in the forest area. This study aims to obtain an overview of Polhut’s communication patterns in dealing with disturbances at the Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park (TNGGP) as the core area of ​​the CBR. This study used a qualitative method through a phenomenological approach with the communication effectiveness theory. The information-gathering was conducted through an in-depth interview with two Polhut TNGGP officers who have been experienced for more than ten years in their duties. The information was processed according to the communication methods and theories. The results showed that the communication pattern conducted by the Polhut to the communities used persuasive interpersonal communication and group communication. Polhut realized that they must be close to the communities so that they can invite them to act a role in protecting forest resources. However, the communication has not been effective because there are still some obstacles to the communities and some of the supporting factors for the effectiveness of communication have not been fulfilled.

Analisa dan Realisasi Sumber Energi Terbarukan Pikohidro Wilayah Posko TNKS

TNKS has a very important role in forest management, from sustainability to the utilization of forest products for the surrounding communities that use TNKS land for coffee and cocoa plantations. So that forest sustainability can be maintained and can actually provide sustainable benefits to the community around the forest. The TNKS Center provides coffee grinding machines, which can be used by the coffee plantation community. To drive the coffee grinder, a generator is used, where the fuel is carried directly by the coffee planters. To provide sustainable benefits, river water is used as alternative energy to create a pico-hydro power plant, as a driving force for coffee grinding machines, because the TNKS post is only used by the forest police from morning to evening, so there is no need for lighting at night. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct a site survey to determine the location of the weir, channel, and turbine housing. Likewise, data collection of water discharge and different heights of falling water from the tranquilizer tank to the turbine house. From the results of the survey and calculations obtained a capacity of 6 KW, using a crossflow turbine with a head of 12 meters and a discharge of 100 liters/sec. The Bangun Rejo TNKS Command Post is a camping ground location that supports the construction of PLTPh which needs to be realized immediately. With the existence of this pico-hydro power plant, the community of coffee planters, no longer needs to buy fuel and no longer use generators, but pico-hydro electricity at the TNKS post.

Strategi Penanggulangan Gangguan Kawasan Konservasi Di Taman Nasional Bunaken (Studi Kasus Di Pulau Mantehage)

This research aims to explore the factors that cause disturbances in conservation areas and determine strategies for dealing with disturbances in Conservation Areas on Mantehage Island, Bunaken National Park, using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. The factors causing the disturbance were obtained through observation, questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Furthermore, a SWOT analysis is used to formulate a strategy for overcoming disturbances based on the factors that cause disturbances that have been identified. It was found that the factors causing disturbances in the Bunaken National Park area were: weak law enforcement; lack of trained human resources (Forest Police); limited facilities and supporting infrastructure; and the economic limitations of the local population. Based on the results of the research, the strategy that can be used is the SO Strategy, which uses all the strengths of the organization to take advantage of opportunities. The strategy that can be used is the development of conservation through the protection and enhancement of the conservation of the TNB area by coordinating with communities, groups, institutions and government and developing a conservation partnership program on Mantehage Island through tourism development.

Peranan Kepemimpinan Transformasional Dalam Memoderasi Pengaruh Kompetensi Dan Beban Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Polisi Kehutanan

The Forest Police is one of the regional technical implementing units of the Forestry Service of West Sumatra Province. So it becomes interesting to examine the performance of these employees. This study aims to analyze the performance that is influenced by the variables of competence and work and the moderating role of transformational leadership. The results of this study state that partially there is a significant influence between competence and a positive and significant effect on performance, workload has a negative and insignificant effect on performance, transformational leadership has a positive and significant effect on performance, transformational leadership moderates competence and performance and has a positive and significant effect on performance. not significant and transformational leadership moderates workload with performance and has an insignificant effect.

SENTINEL-1 DATA TIME SERIES TO SUPPORT FOREST POLICE IN HARVESTINGS DETECTION

Abstract. Satellite remote sensing has long been used to monitor forest harvesting with accuracies appropriate for practical mapping across a wide range of forest types by using different sensors. Unfortunately, in Italy, most of the cuts take place in winter where the cloud cover is very high, making it impossible an early detection by optical data. In this framework, synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data such as Sentinel-1 (S1) allows a better land monitoring by penetrating cloud cover. In this work we tested some methods for time series breakpoint detection with the aim of mapping significant forest cover changes in 2019 over an Italian forested area. These maps can be useful tools to support the focusing of field surveys by forest police with the aim of increasing the monitorable areas and decreasing the related field survey costs. Four methods were proposed and compared based on the analysis of SAR polarimetric index time series (Cross Ratio index). In particular, adopted methods search for a breakpoint in the cross-ratio time series assuming it as moment after that forest canopy temporal behaviour significantly change. In general, high overall accuracy and user’s accuracy were found for all methods while producer’s accuracy and K values are lower denoting an underestimation of harvested areas by single method. Conversely, combining all methods into a final classification shows highest user’s accuracy (> 0.9) in detecting forests harvestings when more than two classification methods were adopted.

Peran Polisi Kehutanan dalam Perlindungan Satwa Liar (Studi Kasus di Balai Konservasi Sumber Daya Alam Bali)

Irresponsible actions that can cause damage to nature reserves and conservation areas where there is rampant hunting of protected wildlife that can damage the ecosystem. Forestry Police at the Natural Resources Conservation Center as law enforcers who have the duty and authority to protect and implement forest, plant and animal security. The purpose of this research is to address the causes of wildlife violations in Bali's natural resource conservation areas, as well as to find out how the role of the forest police from the Bali Natural Resources Conservation Center is in protecting wildlife in Bali's natural resource conservation areas. The research uses empirical research methods using a sociological juridical approach. The form of data used is Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary data. To find out the results in this study, data analysis using qualitative methods. The results of this study indicate that the Forestry Police who are at the Bali BKSDA carry out patrols and monitoring in nature, protect the community, install warning boards, make captive areas, coordinate with related agencies and carry out socialization.

AMPHIBIAN DISTRIBUTION ON DEGRADATED HABITAT IN PASIR BINTANG AND MANDURIANG DISTRICT GUNUNG RAYA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AREA OF SOUTH SUMATRA PROVINCE

Amphibian distribution on degradated habitat in Pasir Bintang and Manduriang districts of the Gunung Raya Wildlife Reserve, South Sumatra Province is caused by human activities, namely illegal logging and coffee plantations. Amphibians are one of the components that make up ecosystems that are very sensitive to environmental changes. This study aims to know the pattern of the amphibian species distribution on degradated habitat as a first step in conserving them. The method used is a line transect combination method with an encounter survey or Visual Encounter Survey (VES) with a time search of 3 hours in both aquatic and terrestrial habitats and the coordinates of the encounter are recorded. Trap by using a drift fence and pitfall traps at the affected location and also by using the interview method with the surrounding community and forest police. Determination of the distribution of amphibians is done by mapping the coordinates of the encounters that have been recorded using GPS with the help of the location of the coordinates on Google Earth into the amphibian distribution map. The results obtained are in the form of mapping the coordinates of amphibian encounters in the affected area. The conclusion of this study is the distribution of amphibian species in degradated habitat that have been encroached by illegal logging and coffee plantations are very few types and limited distribution due to habitat destruction and the small amount of food available.

Kebijakan Kriminal Perburuan Burung Wallacea Di Kepulauan Aru

Hunting for birds in the Aru Islands as one of the Wallacea regions is a crime that must be overcome to prevent the destruction of Wallacea bird species in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze how the criminal policy of hunting Wallacea birds in the Aru Islands. The research method used is normative jurudic, i.e. analyzing library materials or searching documents related to the problem under study. The approach used is the statutory approach and conceptual approach. Source of data used are secondary data in the form of primary legal materials, secondary legal materials and tertiary legal materials. Data collection methods are the study of literature and analyzed qualitatively. The results showed that hunting birds on the Aru Islands if left unchecked would threaten Wallacea bird species. Efforts to control the crime of bird hunting can be done by using means of punishment and non-punishment. Non-penal means that can be applied through the application of Sasi Cenderawasi and Sasi Walet as a form of local wisdom of the Aru people in maintaining the balance of nature in which they live. While the means of punishment through the application of legislation relating to hunting animals (birds). It is hoped that the Government can add forest police personnel or Nature Conservation Center officers, improve facilities / infrastructure as support activities for the protection and supervision of the nature reserve area. In addition, community participation must be increased through awareness to obey the Sasi rules as local wisdom.

PERANAN POLISI KHUSUS KEHUTANAN DALAM UPAYA MENCEGAH DAN MENANGGULANGI PENEBANGAN LIAR(ILLEGALLOGGING) STUDI DI KECAMATAN MOYO HILIR KABUPATEN SUMBAWA

The research was conducted with the aim of knowing and understanding the role of the special forestry police in preventing and tackling Illegal Logging in the forest area of Moyo Hilir District, Sumbawa Regency to find out, analyze the obstacles faced by the special forestry police in preventing and overcoming Illegal Logging. (Illegal Logging) in the forest area of Moyo Hilir District, Sumbawa Regency.The role of the forest police in preventing and tackling illegal logging (Illegal Logging) has not been as effective as expected, it is proven that illegal logging continues, especially in perhutani forest areas (teak forest). This happened because when Perhutani left the teak forest (HTI) it was not handed over directly to the local government (Sumbawa Forestry Service) but was directly handed over to the central government so that here the Sumbawa Forestry Service was not authorized to maintain and protect the teak forest area. Meanwhile, the obstacles faced by the forest police in preventing and tackling illegal logging are: the provisions of the law are not clear, Human Resources are still lacking, supporting facilities and infrastructure are not sufficient, the condition of the community around the forest and inadequate funds.

SECURING THE ZAMRUD NATIONAL PARK BASED ON THE TRADITIONAL FISHERMAN COMMUNITY

The Zamrud Area is designated as a National Park through the Decree of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 350/ Menlhk/Setjen/PLA.2/5/2016 Year 2016. Within this area there are two lakes namely Pulau Besar Lake and Bawah Lake and have a diversity of flora and fauna. In the area of the Zamrud National Park, there are fishing communities who have been fishing for generations since the 70s, “mandah” and living in the area, and are involved in guarding and protecting the area from the threat of illegal logging and protected bird catching. The research approach used is qualitative. Research informants were taken based on criteria, namely to obtain a complete picture of the actions of traditional fishermen in securing and protecting the Zamrud National Park. The results showed that the forms of security measures taken by traditional fishermen in preserving the Zamrud National Park were: 1) Conducting river patrols, 2) Disseminating regional regulations, 3) Reprimanding visitors who violated the law, 4) Reporting violations and special incidents to the Forest Police. and BKSDA Riau. In an effort to maintain and maintain the sustainability of fishing activities in the Pulau Besar and Bawah Lake areas, traditional fishermen do: 1) Limit the use of fishing gear, 2) Limit the number and types of catches (not catching fish that are prohibited), 3) Maintain Lakeside Vegetation, 4) Not clearing land and taking forest products in the form of wood, and 5) Cooperating with various parties such as the local government.

Penegakan Hukum Larangan Berburu Satuan Liar di Wilayah TNK Labuan BAJO Manggarai Barat

The diversity of fauna in Indonesia is Yaranus komodoensis in the Komodo National Park (TNK) Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara. Currently, Kornodo is suspected of experiencing local extinction, thought to be caused by a reduced deer population due to illegal hunting, law enforcement on the prohibition of hunting wildlife in the area is still ineffective considering that hunting of wild animals is still happening. Efforts are made to increase the effectiveness of law enforcement on wildlife hunting by socializing the community and increasing the number of forest police officers in each region. . The research method used is empirical legal research, meaning that a study examines the problem based on the facts that occur in the field. From the research, there was hunting of deer wildlife in Komodo National Park. The purpose of this research is to determine the enforcement of the law on the prohibition of hunting wildlife in the Kornodo National Park and to find out the effectiveness of enforcing the law on the prohibition of hunting wildlife in the Komodo National Park.

Detection And Characterization of Forest Harvesting In Piedmont Through Sentinel-2 Imagery: A Methodological Proposal

This study evaluated the effectiveness of Sentinel-2 (S2) as a tool for early detection and estimation of forest harvesting in the Piemonte Region, which can be used by the regional forest administration. The priority was the detection, at the regional scale, of annual forest cover changes with the following goals: i) mapping of irregular (in respect of the regional Forestry Regulation) forest cuts; ii) quantification of the intensity of the silvicultural interventions. Results are expected to support forest police controls. The proposed procedure is based on a supervised classification approach based on Random Forest algorithm. Accuracy of harvested areas detection proved to be high (overall accuracy 98%). Characterization of the occurred forest cuts was obtained computingthe local coefficient of variationof the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) after harvesting, that showed to be a good predictor of forest harvesting intensity.

Research on Culture Shock of International Chinese Students from Nanjing Forest Police College

At present, many domestic police colleges are constantly promoting foreign exchanges and cooperation. They have established extensive inter-school cooperation with foreign police education and training institutions and police colleges. More and more Chinese students of police colleges go abroad to judicial institutions and police colleges of various countries for short-term study or visit. Due to cross-cultural differences and other factors, these international Chinese students often encounter culture shock at English-speaking countries. This article takes eleven students from Nanjing Forest Police College (NFPC) as the survey object, conducts dynamic research applying interviews and questionnaires, explores the culture shock they experienced in six-month life and learning in 2019 in Canada, analyzes the internal and external causes, and proposes the countermeasures to cross-cultural adaption for international Chinese students in police colleges.