Study of forest management unit performance in Indonesia

Abstract

Abstract The existence of forest management institutions based on the site level is the philosophy of the birth of an FMU. The purpose of this study is directed to provide an overview related to the performance of FMU development carried out by the Government (central and regional) in Indonesia. This research was conducted during the period of February 2015 to February 2019 in eight FMU areas in seven provinces in Indonesia. Technical data and information through stakeholder interviews result from verification workshops and secondary supporting data collection. The data and information collected are then processed into a working paper on the FMU Development Performance Assessment tool using FWI 1.0 and FWI 2.0 Criteria and Indicators, compiled by Forest Watch Indonesia (FWI). The results are presented in the form of an index by calculating the total value of all data units then divided by the number of data units. The FMU development performance evaluation index can be categorized into three classes, namely high, medium, and low. The results of studies in eight FMU areas illustrate that FMU development at the site level still faces various challenges and problems. The main problems faced are focused on three main aspects namely; Regional Stability which includes clarity of boundaries and tenure conflicts; Institutional Aspects concerning political support and institutional capacity in supporting the operation of FMUs; and the planning aspect which concerns the bureaucratic chain and the stability of the FMU development platform at the site level. Comprehensive efforts from stakeholders are needed to encourage the optimization of FMU functions and roles at the site level.

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