ASPEK HUKUM REKLAMASI PERTAMBANGAN BATUBARA PADA KAWASAN HUTAN DI KALIMANTAN TIMUR*

Abstract

This study was submitted to answer two questions, first, whether the reclamation obligations of license holders have conformity with the principles of forest protection. Secondly, how the implementation of regulations regarding the reclamation of coal mining in forest areas in Kalimantan Timur. This study uses socio-legal approach to the research area in Kalimantan Timur province. Based on these results, forest destruction can not be avoided because the current rules justify coal mining in forest areas. Implementation of the regulations on reclamation of coal mining in forest areas can be performed without re-vegetation and reduce the number of forest in Kalimantan Timur province.

Keywords: legal aspect, coal mining, forest.