PURNAMASARI, SHRESTA (2023) SIMILARITY The Role of Indigeneous People Movement in the Restoration of Java Forests. UNIVERSITAS KATOLIK SOEGIJAPRANATA PRESS. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Social forestry has emerged as a transformative approach to address forest degradation in Java by granting indigenous and local communities the rights to manage state-owned forests. This study investigates the ecological, social, and cultural contributions of social forestry initiatives to forest restoration and carbon reduction. Using a mixed-methods approach, we combined quantitative biomass absorption measurements with qualitative interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs). The findings reveal that reforestation programs involving Balsa, Sengon, and Teak trees absorb approximately 11.31 tons of CO₂ annually (≈22,000 pounds), demonstrating the significant role of community-led initiatives in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Vegetation diversity analysis using the Shannon-Wiener index (H’) indicates a low but increasing diversity, reflecting the gradual recovery of degraded forest areas through continuous replanting efforts. Moreover, indigenous knowledge and cultural rituals, such as Sedekah Bumi and Nyadran, strengthen community stewardship and reinforce ecological care. Policy frameworks, moral responsibilities, and socio-economic benefits further drive local participation, shifting the paradigm from “poor forests, poor people” to “rich forests, rich people.” Overall, the study concludes that indigenous movements and community-based forestry provide an effective model for ecological restoration, carbon reduction, and sustainable socio-economic development.

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