Direction of Political Configuration of Law Number 41 of 1999 on Forestry after Revision through Law Number 6 of 2023 on Job Creation

This article analyzes the change in the direction of political configuration in Law Number 41 of 1999 concerning Forestry after the revision through Law Number 6 of 2023 concerning Job Creation. The main focus of the research is the impact of the revision on forest management and community welfare. Although the Forestry Law was designed to protect and preserve forests, its implementation in the field is often hampered by conflicts between indigenous peoples and investment interests. The revision of the Job Creation Law provides convenience in licensing for investors, but this has the potential to ignore environmental sustainability and the rights of local communities. This study uses a qualitative method with literature study techniques to evaluate the changes that occur in crucial articles in the Forestry Law. This study aims to analyze the change in the direction of political policy in Law Number 41 of 1999 concerning Forestry after the revision through Law Number 6 of 2023 concerning Job Creation. The results of the analysis show that this change not only affects the legal structure, but also creates inequality in access to forest resources between indigenous peoples and large entrepreneurs. The conclusions of this study emphasize the importance of indigenous peoples’ involvement in forest management and the need for stricter regulations to prevent detrimental exploitation of natural resources. Suggestions for policy improvements are also proposed so that forest management can be carried out sustainably and fairly for all parties.