Aris Rudiharto

Forests for Justice: What is the Sharing of Forest Products between the Government and the Community?

Introduction

Forests for justice: what is the sharing of forest products between the government and the community?. Analyze forest product sharing processes & obstacles between Perum Perhutani & LMDH. This legal study details fund distribution from logging to community allocation and challenges.

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the process of forest production sharing between Perum Perhutani (state-owned forestry company) and LMDH Aman Sentosa as well as the obstacles in the process of forest production sharing between Perum Perhutani and LMDH Aman Sentosa. This research is an empirical and jurudical legal study using qualitative research method. The result of this research shows that the process of production sharing etween KPH Pati and LMDH is a continuous process of the fund sharing which comprises the following processes: (a) the process of teak logging, (b) the calculation of trees and wood production, (c) the submission of sharing proposal for the LMDHs by Asper to KKPH, (d) the KPH team calculated and revised the LMDH’s right proportion, (e) KKPH submitted the proposal to the head of the unit, (f) the unit team conducted a collective correction, (g) the process of making the official report of the sharing and the decree on the allocation of sharing distribution to KPH, (h) KPH Pati issued the decree on the allocation and sharing to the LMDH, (i) KPH Pati passed in the sharing fund to the LMDH, and (j) sharing fund distribution to the members, cash board, and village officials. The obstacles faced in the process of production sharing between Perum Perhutani and LMDH Aman Sentosa are (a) complicated regulation in calculating the production sharing; (b) too long term of the production sharing fund delivery, and (c) LMDH’s delay in submitting the report. 

Review

The paper, titled "Forests for Justice: What is the Sharing of Forest Products between the Government and the Community?", presents an intriguing investigation into a critical aspect of natural resource management. Its primary objective is to meticulously analyze the process of forest production sharing between Perum Perhutani, a state-owned forestry company, and LMDH Aman Sentosa, a community forestry institution, while also identifying the inherent obstacles. Employing an empirical and juridical legal study using a qualitative research methodology, the research grounds itself in a specific case study, promising practical insights into a complex governance mechanism. The research offers a highly detailed and systematic exposition of the production sharing process, outlining ten distinct steps from teak logging and production calculation to the final distribution of funds to community members and officials. This granular breakdown is a significant contribution, providing an unprecedented view into the operational mechanics of such partnerships. Furthermore, the identification of key obstacles – including complicated regulations, protracted fund delivery terms, and delays in LMDH reporting – sheds light on the practical challenges hindering effective implementation. These findings are crucial for understanding the bottlenecks and inefficiencies that may undermine equitable sharing arrangements. While the study excels in dissecting the procedural aspects and obstacles, a notable area for potential enhancement lies in fully leveraging the compelling "Forests for Justice" theme. The abstract's findings focus heavily on procedure and immediate operational challenges, which, while valuable, could be further deepened by explicitly discussing the *implications* of these processes and obstacles for justice, equity, and community livelihoods. For instance, how do the complicated regulations or delayed payments impact the fairness of the distribution or the economic well-being of the LMDH members? Future research stemming from this robust procedural analysis could expand on the "juridical legal" aspect to critically evaluate existing legal frameworks for their equity and propose concrete policy recommendations to foster a more just and efficient production sharing system.

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