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From Socialization to Collaboration: Community Engagement in the UNNES Special Purpose Forest Area (KHDTK), Mount Ungaran, for Conservation and Sustainable Use

Jurnal Abdimas · Vol. 30 No. 1 (2026) · pp. 21–28

DOI
10.15294/abdimas.v30i1.44956
ISSN
2503-1252, 1410-2765
Published
2026-06-30
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

The designation of the UNNES Special Purpose Forest Area (KHDTK) at Mount Ungaran has brought new opportunities and uncertainties for communities living adjacent to the forest, particularly in Desa Ngesrepbalong, Kendal Regency. Many residents were not fully informed about the change in forest governance, the boundaries of the KHDTK, or their potential roles in its management. This community service program aimed to strengthen local understanding and encourage collaborative engagement in conservation and sustainable utilization of the forest area. The activities were conducted through coordination with local authorities, socialization sessions, field visits, and participatory discussions involving village officials, forest farmer groups, and community representatives. Data were gathered through observation, interviews, and feedback forms to assess changes in knowledge and attitudes. The program found that direct dialogue and joint field supervision of forest boundaries significantly reduced community concerns, particularly among coffee farmers previously involved under the Perhutani scheme. The transition from one-way socialization to participatory collaboration helped build mutual trust and opened pathways for sustainable partnership between the university and local stakeholders. It is recommended that follow-up programs focus on structured community-based forest management schemes, continuous mentoring, and integration of conservation principles into local economic activities to ensure long-term sustainability.

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Siti MursidahAffiliation unknown7
Aditya MariantiAffiliation unknown7
Ahmad NurkhinAffiliation unknown5
Sri NgabektiState University of Semarang4
Bambang PriyonoState University of Semarang4
Enni Suwarsi RahayuState University of Semarang4
Cahya WulandariState University of Semarang3
Ricky Dermawan FauziAffiliation unknown3
Hasan MukhibadAffiliation unknown3
Muhsin MuhsinAffiliation unknown3
Lidiadni SeptantriAffiliation unknown3
Widowati WidowatiAffiliation unknown2
Widya Hary CahyatiAffiliation unknown2
Wandah WibawantoAffiliation unknown2
Rosalia YunisaAffiliation unknown2
Arif PurnomoAffiliation unknown2
Muhamad Sayuti HassanAffiliation unknown2
Syaiful AminAffiliation unknown2
Ridwan ArifinAffiliation unknown2
Sri WartiniAffiliation unknown2
Kusumantoro KusumantoroAffiliation unknown2
Sigit SaptonoState University of Semarang2
Ning SetiatiAffiliation unknown2
Amin RetnoningsihAffiliation unknown2
Andin IrsadiState University of Semarang2
Nanda Julian UtamaAffiliation unknown2
Herni PurnamasariAffiliation unknown2
Annisa Lintang MalindaAffiliation unknown2
Siti Harnina BintariAffiliation unknown2
Moh Aris MunandarAffiliation unknown2
Ketut SudarmaAffiliation unknown2
Arka YanitamaState University of Semarang1
Isnarto IsnartoAffiliation unknown1
Asep Purwo Yudi UtomoAffiliation unknown1

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