Title:
FOREST DEGRADTION DUE TO BUSINESS ACTIVITIES (CASE STUDY IN THE PBPH AREA OF PT WIJAYA SENTOSA, TELUK WONDAMA REGENCY, WEST PAPUA)

Authors:
Emelly Agustina Iriyana Renyaan, Eko Agus Martanto and Ai Siti Patimah, Indonesia

Abstract:
Timber companies in West Papua operate within a strict regulatory framework set by the government and efforts to manage forests sustainably. The study aims to determine the environmental impact of logging around the PBPH area of PT Wijaya Sentosa, Teluk Wondama Regency, West Papua. The research method used is mixed using secondary data from AMDAL documents and RKL-RPL implementation report documents for 2019-2023. The study's results in the last five years have shown a decrease in abiotic components (increased noise, decreased surface water quality, and decreased air quality) and decreased biotic components (decreased biodiversity, decreased diversity of aquatic biota species). Changes in positive impacts on social components (job opportunities, opening up business opportunities, increasing community income). Balancing the various interests and stakeholders in forest management is crucial to achieving sustainable results. As well as empowering local communities, improving law enforcement, and coaching.