Artificial Intelligence in Aspect of Deforestation and Plantation Sustainability: Bibliometric Approach

Abstract

This study examines the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in addressing deforestation and promoting sustainability in plantations using a bibliometric approach. Deforestation, a critical global issue, results from agricultural expansion, plantation development, and land-use changes, leading to significant environmental degradation. AI has been proposed as a powerful tool to monitor and manage deforestation more effectively, offering solutions such as satellite imagery analysis and predictive models. Through a bibliometric analysis spanning the last decade (2013–2023), this study uses VOSviewer to visualize co-citation networks, identifying key research trends and clusters related to AI in deforestation and plantation sustainability. The findings reveal that research is concentrated in regions like Indonesia and Brazil, where AI technologies like machine learning are employed to predict deforestation and enhance resource management. Emerging research areas include the integration of AI with the Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain for improved data management and sustainability practices. This analysis provides insights into the growing role of AI in mitigating deforestation and offers recommendations for future research, including addressing ethical challenges and regulatory frameworks to further enhance sustainable plantation management.