Beni Iskandar, Ardiyansyah Purnama, Dhymas Sulistyono Putro

Pelatihan Pemanfaatan Sistem Informasi Geografis bagi Pengelola Hutan Kemasyarakatan Hinje Simpei di Kabupaten Pulang Pisau Kalimantan Tengah

Introduction

Pelatihan pemanfaatan sistem informasi geografis bagi pengelola hutan kemasyarakatan hinje simpei di kabupaten pulang pisau kalimantan tengah. Tingkatkan kapasitas pengelola HKm Hinje Simpei di Kalimantan Tengah dengan pelatihan SIG untuk inventarisasi, perencanaan spasial, dan pemantauan hutan berkelanjutan.

Abstract

This community service activity aims to enhance the capacity of the Hinje Simpei Forest Farmer Group (KTH) in managing Community Forests (HKm) through the application of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to support inventory, spatial management planning, and sustainable monitoring of biophysical conditions. The implementation methods include four stages: socialization, training, technology application, and mentoring. The evaluation instruments employed a quantitative analysis using a pre-test and post-test design, followed by a paired t-test to identify significant differences. The results of this community service activity indicate an improvement in the capacity of the Hinje Simpei Forest Farmer Group in utilizing GIS for inventory, spatial planning, and biophysical monitoring. The strengths of this program include the use of a participatory approach, enhanced technical skills through hands-on practice, and the development of thematic maps that serve as valuable references for forest management. This program provided new insights and strengthened GIS-based management practices for the Hinje Simpei Community Forest.

Review

This community service report, titled "Pelatihan Pemanfaatan Sistem Informasi Geografis bagi Pengelola Hutan Kemasyarakatan Hinje Simpei di Kabupaten Pulang Pisau Kalimantan Tengah," addresses a crucial need for enhancing local capacity in sustainable forest management. By focusing on the Hinje Simpei Forest Farmer Group in Central Kalimantan, the initiative directly tackles challenges faced by community forest managers in inventory, spatial planning, and biophysical monitoring through the strategic integration of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. This work is highly relevant given the increasing pressure on natural resources and the imperative for empowering local communities with tools for effective self-governance and conservation. The abstract clearly articulates the practical aim of supporting sustainable management practices, which is commendable. The methodology adopted is sound for a community service program, involving sequential stages of socialization, comprehensive training, practical technology application, and ongoing mentoring. The evaluation design, employing pre-test and post-test with a paired t-test analysis, provides a robust quantitative measure of the program's immediate impact on participant capacity. The stated improvement in the Hinje Simpei Group's ability to utilize GIS for critical forest management tasks—inventory, spatial planning, and biophysical monitoring—is a significant positive outcome. The abstract effectively highlights the program's strengths, including its participatory approach that ensures local relevance and ownership, the emphasis on hands-on practice to solidify technical skills, and the valuable output of thematic maps. These elements collectively demonstrate a well-executed program that delivered tangible benefits and practical tools to the community. While the abstract strongly conveys the positive impact and successful implementation, future full reports or journal articles could benefit from providing more detailed quantitative data on the 'improvement in capacity,' perhaps indicating the average percentage increase in scores or specific skills mastered. Further discussion on the potential challenges encountered during implementation and how they were overcome would also enrich the narrative and offer valuable lessons for similar initiatives. Additionally, exploring the long-term sustainability of GIS utilization by the group, including access to hardware/software, ongoing technical support, and the integration of these newly developed maps into their official management plans, would provide a more complete picture of the enduring impact. Finally, considering the potential for this successful model to be replicated or scaled to other community forest groups in Kalimantan or similar regions would significantly broaden its scholarly and practical contribution.

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