Forest Loss and Authority: A Portrait of the Implementation of Law No. 23 of 2014
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Deforestation, authority, policy implementation, Law No. 23 of 2014, Dumai CityAbstract
Deforestation in Indonesia represents not only an ecological challenge but also reflects changes in policy and governance arrangements, particularly following the reallocation of forestry management authority. This study examines the implementation of Law No. 23 of 2014 on Regional Government in forestry management in Dumai City and explores its relationship with deforestation within a multi-level governance framework. The law shifted substantial forestry authority from district and city governments to provincial levels, reshaping coordination mechanisms and local oversight capacity.
This study adopts a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with key stakeholders in the forestry sector, including provincial government officials, the Forest Management Unit (Kesatuan Pengelolaan Hutan/KPH), and the Dumai City government, complemented by document analysis of policy regulations and forestry reports. The analysis employs George C. Edward III’s policy implementation framework, focusing on communication, resources, implementer disposition, and bureaucratic structure.
The findings indicate that the transfer of authority has led to weakened intergovernmental coordination, limited operational resources, uneven commitment among policy implementers, and increased bureaucratic complexity. These conditions constrain the capacity of KPH to effectively manage and supervise forest areas, thereby contributing to continued forest loss in Dumai City. The study concludes that Edward III’s framework requires supplementation with a multi-level governance perspective to better capture the complexity of forestry governance in Indonesia. The findings offer insights for developing forestry policies that are more adaptive, coordinated, and sustainable.
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