Legal Aspects of The Procedures for the Use of Forest Areas for Mining Activities

The use of forest areas for mining purposes is carried out through the granting of Forest Area Use Permits (PPKH) by the Minister (Menlhk), taking into account restrictions on area and duration as well as environmental sustainability. The use of forest areas for mining activities is carried out: In production forest areas with open-pit mining and underground mining; while in protected forest areas, only underground mining is permitted, with the stipulation that it must not result in subsidence, permanent changes to the primary function of the forest area, and damage to groundwater aquifers. Keywords: Legal Aspects, Forest Areas, Mining DOI: 10.7176/JLPG/150-01 Publication date: January 28 th 2026