STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS IN PRODUCTION FOREST MANAGEMENT AREAS OF FMU DAMPELAS TINOMBO, CENTRAL SULAWESI

Abstract

The forest management unit (FMU) of Dampelas Tinombo was the formation of the FMU organization based on the typology of the area in Central Sulawesi. The organization's growth cycle encourages this FMU model as a strategy for institutional formation across stakeholders. This research aimed to identify and describe patterns of power and connectivity between stakeholder actors in the management of production forest areas at FMU Dampelas Tinombo (Unit IV). This research used a qualitative approach with a case study method to understand the interests and influence of stakeholders in managing production forests at the research site. The technique used was a stakeholder analysis matrix involving the categories of Good Relations, Protect, Monitor, and Low Priority, and "3R" (Rights, Responsibilities, and Revenues) analysis. This research revealed an imbalance between rights, responsibilities, and benefits in forest management. Stakeholders with high rights and duties have not received balanced benefits, indicating the problem of unequal distribution of profits. Weak law enforcement and a low public understanding of sustainable forest management were significant obstacles. The policy implications of this research are the need to increase law enforcement, empower communities through education and training regarding sustainable forest management, and review the distribution of rights, responsibilities, and benefits to make them more fair and effective. The findings also provide implications for future research by highlighting the need for comparative and longitudinal studies across different Forest Management Units (FMUs) to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of stakeholder collaboration, institutional governance, and social forestry policies in achieving sustainable forest management.