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Strengthening non-timber forest product sustainability: A multidimensional framework for forest honey management


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Available Online from 11 July 2026
International Journal of Human Capital in Urban Management

Document Type : CASE STUDY

Authors

H. Ikhsani 1, 2
M. Maryani 1, 2
E. T.B. Sabri 1, 2
G. Mohta 1, 2
A. D. Santoso 3
H. Daulay 4

1 Department of Forestry, Faculty of Agriculture, Riau University, Riau, Indonesia

2 Center for Peatland and Disaster Studies, Riau University, Riau, Indonesia

3 Research Center for Industrial Systems and Sustainable Manufacturing, National Research and Innovation Agency, Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia

4 Research Center for Behavioral and Circular Economy, National Research and Innovation Agency, Jakarta, Indonesia

Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Forest honey is a non-timber forest product that supports community welfare while maintaining ecosystem biodiversity. This study aimed to evaluate the level of sustainability of forest honey production in Riau Province by determining and analyzing the sustainability index.
METHODS: Data were collected through literature review, focus group discussions, and expert questionnaires involving practitioners and stakeholders with more than five years of experience in forest honey production and management. The data obtained were then analyzed using a multidimensional scale technique covering environmental, economic, social, technological, and institutional aspects. Monte Carlo analysis and the alternating least-squares algorithm were used to examine the sustainability status and significant characteristics.
FINDINGS: The results showed that the sustainability index reached 76.26 percent, categorized as highly sustainable. The environmental, economic, and social dimensions were found to be sustainable, while institutional and technological aspects remained moderately sustainable and need further strengthening. Key attributes influencing sustainability include distribution systems, product prices, training opportunities for honey collectors, digital marketing, and product certification.
CONCLUSION: Strategic recommendations include improving institutional capacity, expanding the use of digital technology, continuous technical training, and developing long-term business strategies. This study introduces a multidimensional sustainability assessment model that integrates ecological, economic, social, technological, and institutional aspects, offering a replicable framework for sustainable forest honey management in Indonesia and beyond.

Keywords

Forest honey
Multidimensional Scaling (MDS)
Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs)
Sustainability
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  • Receive Date 09 October 2025
  • Revise Date 19 February 2026
  • Accept Date 10 July 2026

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