Aim and Scope

Jurnal Bisnis Kehutanan dan Lingkungan (JBKL) is a leading peer-reviewed and open-access journal, published by Institute for Advanced Social, Science, and Sustainable Future (IASSSF), Jakarta, Indonesia, with e-ISSN: 3025-4833. JBKL is published twice a year (January and July), and all articles published are available online with open access.

 

Aims

JBKL is dedicated to advancing the academic discourse on forestry business and environmental sustainability. Our aim is to publish cutting-edge research that explores the multifaceted interactions between forestry management and environmental stewardship. JBKL is committed to fostering global dialogue by presenting studies that offer innovative theoretical frameworks and practical solutions applicable across diverse contexts. Through its biannual publications, JBKL strives to contribute meaningfully to the development of theories and practices that address pressing issues in forestry and environmental management.

 

Focus

JBKL focuses on high-impact research that integrates interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives to address contemporary challenges in forestry business and environmental sustainability. The journal prioritizes studies that not only advance theoretical understanding but also propose actionable strategies for improving the management and utilization of forest resources. We welcome contributions that challenge existing paradigms, propose novel methodologies, and demonstrate practical applications in both local and global contexts.

 

Scope

This journal seeks to publish a broad range of scholarly articles, including: 

  • Forest Business Management and Economics: Research on sustainable forest enterprise development, timber and non-timber forest product marketing, forest-based value chains, and economic valuation of forest resources. This encompasses business models for forest management, market analysis, financial planning for forestry operations, and entrepreneurship in forest-based industries.
  • Sustainable Forest Utilization and Resource Management: Studies on sustainable harvesting practices, forest resource optimization, ecosystem service management, and biodiversity conservation within commercial forest operations. This includes research on silvicultural practices, forest certification systems, and integrated forest management approaches.
  • Forest Policy and Governance: Investigation of forest policies, regulatory frameworks, land tenure systems, and governance structures affecting forest business operations. This covers policy analysis, institutional arrangements, stakeholder engagement processes, and the impact of international agreements on local forest management.
  • Technology and Innovation in Forest Business: Studies on technological innovations in forest management including remote sensing applications, precision forestry, digital forest monitoring systems, and Industry 4.0 applications in forestry. This encompasses research on forest information systems, automation technologies, and digital transformation in forest industries.
  • Community-Based Forest Business and Social Forestry: Investigation of community forest enterprises, participatory forest management, indigenous forest business practices, and social entrepreneurship in forestry. This includes research on benefit-sharing mechanisms, community empowerment, and inclusive forest business models.
  • Forest Value Chain and Supply Chain Management: Research on forest product processing, logistics, supply chain optimization, and market integration for forest products. This covers value addition strategies, quality management systems, and sustainable supply chain practices in forest industries.
  • Environmental Impact Assessment and Forest Business: Studies on environmental monitoring, impact assessment methodologies, ecological footprint analysis, and environmental management systems in forest business operations. This includes research on biodiversity monitoring, ecosystem health indicators, and environmental compliance frameworks.
  • Forest Finance and Investment: Investigation of forest investment strategies, financial instruments for forestry, risk assessment in forest business, and innovative financing mechanisms for sustainable forest management. This encompasses research on forest funds, payment for ecosystem services, and green finance applications.