Deforestation in Dharmasraya District, West Sumatra, Indonesia A Causal Loop Diagrams (CLD) Model

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Author's ContributionYRK formulated the research question, reviewed the literature, and collected and analyzed the data. YNRZ supervised the work, assisted in the research process, and assisted with article writing and editing. RE supervised the work and assisted in the conceptualization of the work.SK supervised the work and assisted in the conceptualization of the work. RF supervised the work, assisted in the research process, and assisted with article writing and editing. Significance StatementThis study addresses the dynamic interaction of indigenous peoples with forest land (property rights) leading to increased investment and increased productivity of plantations as well as to deforestation by actors who play a role in middle-class households. This is important in understanding the dynamic interaction of drivers of deforestation at the local level. This study Deforestation, A Causal Loop Diagrams Model 2 identifies new actors from deforestation that have not been mentioned in the previous literature, especially in Indonesia. AbstractBackground and Objective: This study was motivated by changes in forest conversion to