Analysis of land conversion to economic growth: the case of other purpose areas

Abstract Land conversion is a shift in the function of portion or all land area from its original use to another that has an influence on land’s potential. Papua region most common other purpose areas (OPAs), which are allocated based neemoment’s needs. OPA management sustaining life support systems may benefit community and aid environmental preservation. Growing economic activity resulted increased population settlements pressure usage through conversion. This study used system dynamics model examine changes caused by community’s dynamic social activities. The simulated findings until 2040 demonstrate contributes considerably growth for agriculture, settlement, industry, infrastructure, commerce. Through value obtained, this benefits population’s economy. region, does not have OPA, tends main forested meet demand farmland.