Participatory Policy Model in Urban Forest Management Case Study At Forest Park Dr. Muhammad Hatta City Of Padang

Abstract

Eleven types of policies have been established as the basis for the management of Dr. Muhammad Hatta (Tahura Bung Hatta) Padang City, an urban forest that functions as a conservation forest, educational forest and recreational forest, has not developed according to the plans formulated in these various policies. Previous research shows that the problem lies in the formulation and implementation model of policies that prioritize only institutional initiation (institutional model). This research aims to develop a policy model in developing the management of Bung Hatta's Tahura. This study uses a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach, collecting data by conducting in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, observation, and documentation. Determination of research informants was carried out purposively by using the snowball sampling technique. The results of this study have developed a participatory policy model, namely a policy that involves all stakeholders at the stages of policy formulation and implementation.