The Influence of the Green Revolution in Indonesia: The Impact of Increasing Agricultural Productivity on Forest Area

Abstract

The application of the Green Revolution has provided many benefits for the agricultural sector. However, empirical studies stated that the Green Revolution through increased agricultural productivity could cause opposing effects to the environment. The effect of an increase in agricultural productivity can be either "forest-saving" or "forest-clearing". This paper will analyse the effect of an increase in agricultural productivity in Indonesia on deforestation using analytical models developed by Angelsen and Kaimowitz (2001). The findings imply that there are correlation between increasing agricultural productivity with deforestation in Indonesia.