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Modeling the dynamics of landscapes and livelihoods in Malinau District, Indonesia

Suwarno, A and Campbell, B (2005). Modeling the dynamics of landscapes and livelihoods in Malinau District, Indonesia. In: MODSIM 05. International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, Melbourne, 12-15 December 2005.

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Author Suwarno, A
Campbell, B
Title Modeling the dynamics of landscapes and livelihoods in Malinau District, Indonesia
Conference Name MODSIM 05. International Congress on Modelling and Simulation
Conference Location Melbourne
Conference Dates 12-15 December 2005
Conference Publication Title MODSIM 05: Proceedings of the International Congress on Modelling and Simulation
Place of Publication Canberra
Publisher Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand
Publication Year 2005
ISBN 0975840029   (check CDU catalogue open catalogue search in new window)
Start Page 2442
End Page 2448
Total Pages 7
Field of Research 0406 - Physical Geography and Environmental Geoscience
Abstract The complex dynamic interactions between land resources and society have to be taken into account when planning land use and managing land resources. Simulation models and participatory modeling can be ideal tools to improve our understanding of these complex interactions. For several decades, land use in Malinau district was dictated by the central government through the allocation of land to agriculture, timber concessions and mining companies. Now, with a policy of decentralization in place, district governments have a greater say in the allocation of land use. As a part of the district government development programs to increase district revenue, several forest areas are likely to be allocated for plantation production, but the proposed creation of a “conservation district” will require some level of forest protection. Using a combination of empirical data and stakeholder’s participation, a computer model using STELLA software was developed to investigate long term land use, district revenue and livelihood dynamics. Indonesian forests are globally important biodiversity hotspots. However, we hypothesize that land use changes, in which forests are converted to plantation and other intensive land uses, are to the benefit of most key stakeholders that can drive these changes. The modeling results show that the imperative for large-scale development (i.e. plantation and other intensive land use systems) is enormous, as such systems will yield significant benefits to local authorities and local people. While there will undoubtedly be losers with such development (e.g. hunter-gatherers relying on non-timber forest products; those who are displaced by plantation expansion; the conservation lobby), the current incentives are likely to drive forest conversion.
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