Planting Exceptional Tropical Tree Species to Enhance Long-Term Carbon Storage in Assisted Secondary Succession: Practical approach to develop Legal Norm

Abstract

This paper conducts a legal analysis of the efforts to develop legal norms based on existing case studies applicable to a reforestation initiative in East Kalimantan, which involves planting exceptional tropical tree species to enhance long-term carbon storage in assisted secondary succession. The core of this analysis revolves around the legal frameworks pertinent to ecosystem restoration and climate change mitigation, particularly through carbon enhancement in degraded landscapes. This involves scrutinizing Indonesia's environmental and forestry laws to identify opportunities for legal advancements that support the development of Ibu Kota Nusantara as a model for sustainable urban development in Indonesia. The primary focus is on the Dipterocarpaceae family, a group of plants with significant carbon absorption capabilities, deemed suitable for this region. The cultivation of Dipterocarpaceae promises to bolster Indonesia's carbon buffering capacity to enhance the socio-economic landscape of local communities. Furthermore, this paper will explore the role of local flora, such as Eusideroxylon zwageri and Polypodiophyta, in fostering a sustainable capital environment. Using a normative juridical methodology, supported by empirical data from various studies, this research aims to influence forestry policy in Indonesia broadly and, more specifically, the policy frameworks for the Nusantara Capital, steering towards sustainable development. By integrating lessons from successful environmental programs globally and applying a multicultural approach to industrial forest plantations, the Nusantara Capital can achieve significant ecological and socio-economic benefits.