Administration of Timber Forest Products from Private Forests in the Regional Technical Implementation Unit of the Kupang Regency Forest Management Unit

Penatausahaan Hasil Hutan Kayu dari Hutan Hak di Unit Pelaksana Teknis Daerah Kesatuan Pengelolaan Hutan Kabupaten Kupang

Abstract

The administration of timber products is an integrated activity encompassing both administrative and technical aspects to ensure the legality, sustainability, and traceability of timber resources, particularly those originating from privately-owned forests. This paper examines the mechanisms of timber administration conducted by the Regional Technical Implementation Unit of Forest Management (UPTD KPH) in Kupang Regency. The study employs a qualitative approach involving field observations, interviews with landowners and forestry officers, and a review of relevant regulatory and administrative documents.

The findings indicate that the timber administration process involves several key stages, including the submission of logging permit applications, site surveys, tree marking, logging operations, measurement, transportation, and the issuance of legal documents such as the Certificate of Timber Origin (SKAU) and the Timber Transport Note. In addition, UPTD KPH plays an active role in providing technical guidance to local communities to enhance their understanding of legal timber management procedures. The implementation of a well-organized and regulation-compliant timber administration system is expected to strengthen the contribution of community forests to the local economy while ensuring the sustainability of forest ecological functions.