Balance Between Utilization and Conservation: Conversion of Forest into Corn Fields in Bima Regency
Keywords:
Impact, Forest Function Change, Corn, DamageAbstract
The rapid conversion of forest land into corn fields in Bima Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, has created a significant imbalance between resource utilization and environmental conservation. This research aims to identify the environmental impacts of this conversion, analyze related policies, and develop recommendations for sustainable land management. Utilizing a qualitative systematic literature review (SLR) following PRISMA guidelines, the study synthesized findings from 20 primary articles published between 2020 and 2026 retrieved from the Scopus database. The analysis reveals that forest conversion is driven by high profit margins—approximately IDR 20.4 million per hectare—and production-centric government programs, leading to severe ecological consequences such as deforestation, soil erosion, and an increased frequency of flash floods and landslides. Additionally, current regulatory frameworks often prioritize short-term economic gains over ecological health and suffer from a lack of effective field enforcement. The study concludes that adopting agroforestry systems and implementing conditional agricultural subsidies are essential strategies to restore the region's hydrological stability and achieve long-term sustainability.
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