MANAJEMEN HUTAN TROPIKA Journal of Tropical Forest Management
Vol. 26 No. 1 (2020)

Critical Factors and Institutional Role in Strengthening Capacity of National Parks: Analysis of Meru Betiri National Park, Indonesia Using Interpretative Structural Modeling

Merry Muspita Dyah Utami (Department of Animal Science, Politeknik Negeri Jember, Jl. Mastrip PO Box 164 Jember, Indonesia 68121)
Hari Rujito (Department of Agribusiness Management, Politeknik Negeri Jember, Jl. Mastrip PO Box 164 Jember, Indonesia 68121)
Hendra Yufit Riskiawan (Department of Information Technology, Politeknik Negeri Jember, Jl. Mastrip PO Box 164 Jember, Indonesia 68121)
Didiek Hermanuadi (Department of Agricultural Technology, Politeknik Negeri Jember, Jl. Mastrip PO Box 164 Jember, Indonesia 68121)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Apr 2020

Abstract

There are several factors suspected of ineffective rehabilitation and conservation of the Meru Betiri National Park. These important factors need to be identified to improve the management of the park. The purpose of this study was to identify and examine the relationship between the factors that influence the achievement of rehabilitation and conservation of the park. The method of this research used a systematic approach to be identified, analyzed, and explained the influential critical factors. Data and information collection was carried out through interviews with experts, management of Meru Betiri National Park, Jember Regency Government and then Focus Group Discussions with stakeholders and farmers. The information and data obtained were analyzed using Interpretative Structural Modeling (ISM). The results showed the three critical factors in achieving the purpose of the programs, such as the synergy between the management of the park and Jember district government; availability of appropriate technology; and the development of institutional capacity for local communities, then the three critical factors of institutional role are Meru Betiri National Park; and Development Planning Agency of Jember Regency; and Higher Education. The implication of this study is a policy intervention is needed to improve the management of Meru Betiri National Park in the future.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jmht

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Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry

Description

Jurnal Manajemen Hutan Tropika is a periodic scientific articles and conceptual thinking of tropical forest management covering all aspects of forest planning, forest policy, utilization of forest resources, forest ergonomics, forest ecology, forest inventory, silviculture, and management of ...