The Dynamics of Oil Palm Plantations in East Kalimantan: A Case Study of 2010-2020
Zuhdi Yahya
Faculty of Agriculture, University of 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda, Jalan Ir. H. Juanda 80, Samarinda City, East Kalimantan Province – 75124, Indonesia.
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Abstract
This inquire about investigates the ways that these desires are playing out within the oil palm plantation in East Kalimantan. Oil palm plantation are East Kalimantan's breakthrough to extend community economic development whereas diminishing the region’s reliance on natural resources. This investigate employments a qualitative descriptive analysis method from primary data gotten through literature studies and focus group discussions. We discover that oil palm plantation postures genuine deforestation challenges to the concept of green development, as 44% of arrive apportioned for plantations is still forested. At the same time, there may be openings to dodge deforestation and seek after more feasible oil palm improvment pathways, as 87% of concessions have however to be planted. The improvement of oil palm plantations is supported by few government regulations, in spite of the fact that their usage within the districts makes different impediments.
Keywords: Plantation, forest, oil palm, government policies, district head