Potential Economic and Development Prospects of Non Timber Forest Products in Community Agroforestry Land Around Sibolangit Tourism Park

The communities who live around Sibolangit Tourism Park have developed nontimber forest products (NTFP) in their own agroforestry lands. This research evaluates the potential economic and development prospects from NTFP development in the Park by examining: (1) type of NTFP and economic value from community agrofrestry land, (2) contribution of NTFPs on household income, (3) development prospects of NTFP-based agroforestry around Sibolangit Tourism Park. The research was conducted in two selected villages around Sibolangit Tourism Park: Sembahe Village and Batu Mbelin Village. The research took place over a period between June and August 2016. Research data was obtained from in-depth interviews and observations. A descriptive method was used to analyze and describe facts related to the research aims. The type of NTFPs cultivated by communities at the research sites include mangosteen, durian, garcinia, candlenut, lanzones, lansium, bitter bean, and areca nut (as their forestry component) and ginger, turmeric, Chili, papaya, etlingera, and banana (as the agriculture component). Most NTFPs are cultivated as a comercial product. The economic value of NTFPs in Batu Mbelin Village has reached Rp. 547,275,000/year or contribute 80.07% of total family income. Meanwhile, the economic value of NTFPs in Sembahe Village has reached Rp 682,100,000/year, contributing to 78.75% of total household income. Therefore, the prospects for supporting and expanding NTFP in agroforestry plots in and around Sibolangit Tourism Park has high potential for supporting household incom

Studi Perspektif Masyarakat Untuk Program Restorasi Ekosistem Hutan Mangrove (Studi Kasus Masyarakat Desa Bogak Kecamatan Tanjung Tiram Kabupaten Batu Bara)

Studies on restoration program has been implemented in many countries which have mangrove forest. This research was design on perspective community based of Bogak villagers in it's correction to mangrove degradation and it's existence to social, economy and culture. The questionnaire was employed to analyze data using quantitative descriptive method. This research was carried out from June 2011 to March 2012. The aim of research was to study the specific condition of mangrove forest in relation to indigenous people. The result showed that 86.97% of respondents knew very well about mangrove forest, 97.32% of respondents understood the functions of mangrove forest. They were active to response in the restoration program (97.32%) and 83.52% were willing to participate in restoration program. In this study mangrove nursery was useful due to give community a direct example how to restore mangrove well.

Aplikasi Sistem Informasi Geografis Untuk Pemetaan Sebaran Potensi Alam Dan Pemanfaatan Lahan Hutan Lindung Sibayak II Taman Hutan Raya Bukit Barisan

Geographic Information System application has been used for planning, execution and operation which have the regional base of geography. One of the application is for mapping potential lansdscape distribution. Sibayak II forest area is one of Taman Hutan Raya Bukit Barisan conservation area which strategic located and surrounded by lot of tourism potency, natural resources potency and hydrological function. This study aimed to mapping the distribution of natural resources potency and type of land using. This study was conducted in April until June 2013 using interview guide and ground exploration method with Geographic Information System application and Global Positioning System. The Result of this study showed that Sibayak II forest area has many natural resources potency such as flora, fauna, bamboo and water resources which distributed almost all of the edge of the forest area.The most dominant of flora is bamboo, Altingia excelsa, Schima wallichi and pine because Sibyak II is on the edge of mountain area. The type of land using at Sibayak II forest area based on local community data and ground check were bamboo cultivations, farming land and forest exploitation area

Jenis, Potensi Dan Nilai Ekonomi Hasil Hutan Yang Dimanfaatkan Masyarakat Sekitar Tahura Bukit Barisan

TAHURA Bukit Barisan represent a forest bunch which is have direct interaction between people and forest. Doulu and Jaranguda Village is around Tahura area. Therefore was conducted research to know type, potency and economic value of forest product which exploited by society around TAHURA. The method that is used to determine the respondent is snowball sampling method. Based on interview on responden, type of forest product which exploited by people around TAHURA area are regen bamboo, bulak bamboo, medical plant, honey and animal . The biggest Economics value at both village is Bamboo Regen exploiting equal to Rp.1.069.256.000,00. Forest provide a major contribution to public life

Analisis Pemasaran Kemiri Rakyat Di Desa Perbulan, Kecamatan Laubaleng, Kabupaten Karo (Marketing Analysis of Private Candlenut in Perbulan Village, Laubaleng Subdistrict, Karo District)

Candlenut is the non-timber forest product, that seeds are used as an oil source and spices. This study aims to determine the candlenut marketing channels, marketing margin and marketing efficiency levels candlenut Perbulan Village, Laubaleng Subdistrict, Karo District. The method used in this research was purposive sampling and snowball sampling method to determine the flow of marketing. The results showed that there are four candlenut marketing channels. The average marketing margin earned by farmers is 69,75%, the traders paring receives an average marketing margin 17,21%, traders village receives an average marketing margin 1,90%, average marketing margin earned by district collector is 5,16% and the dealer receive marketing margin 5,43%. Candlenut marketing that took place in the Perbulan village generally efficient. The most efficient marketing channel is a marketing channel II with the marketing efficiency of 2,34%

Studi Kelayakan Ekonomi Budidaya Durian (Durio Zibethinus Murr) Rakyat Di Desa Lau Bagot, Kecamatan Tigalingga, Kabupaten Dairi

Durian is a non-timber forest products, in addition to having ecological value, Durian also has economic value that can be used to increase people incomes. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the feasibility of durian cultivation in Lau Bagot Village, Subdistrict of Tigalingga, District of Dairi. The analytical method used is descriptive analysis and economic feasibility analysis with multiple criteria: Net Present Value (NPV), Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR), and Internal Rate of Returns (IRR) and payback period (PBP). The results showed that the pattern of durian cultivation in this village is done with traditional way and the uneven distribution of trees with density 46 trees/ha. Retrieved NPV Rp 52.981.031/Ha , BCR 2,34 , 24,22 % IRR and PBP 11 years with the prevailing interest rate is 12%. Based on the obtained value of durian cultivation in this village deserves to be developed. Factors that lead to decreased production of durian in Lau Bagot Village is the public perception of the high price of wood has to offer to the public about Rp 500.000/m3, pests and diseases, limited land, and natural disaster, thus preferring to cut down on the selling of fruit

Persepsi Dan Partisipasi Masyarakat Terhadap Sumber Daya Hutan (Studi Kasus Tahura Bukit Barisan, Kawasan Hutan Sibayak II, Kabupaten Karo)

Tahura Bukit Barisan has good variety potentials to be developed. However, Tahura Bukit Barisan's management can not get maximal result if the rate of human's perception and participation haven't been known yet. Whereas, the rate of people's perception and participation in existing can be base for UPT Tahura Bukit Barisan manager to empower community, so that they will be more active in managing and using forest potency. So, the rate of community perception and participation of Tahura Bukit Barisan have to been known. Sampling technique uses purposive sampling. This research uses primer and secondary data. Primer data collected from survey and direct interview by quisioner. Then, counted the rate of community perception and participation by using formula, then it will be grouped into three categories namely high, medium and low. The result showed the level of peoples in Dolat Rayat, Jarang Uda and Merdeka Village are grouped into good perception, but rate of community participation for some activities such as planning, actuating, and evaluation are low

Persepsi Masyarakat Terhadap Berbagai Lansekap Penggunaan Lahan Di Sekitar Tahura Bukit Barisan (Studi Kasus: Desa Semangat Gunung Dan Desa Merdeka Kecamatan Merdeka Kabupaten Karo)

ELISA M HUTABARAT: Public Perception Of Various Land Use Landscape Around Tahura Bukit Barisan (Case study: Semangat Gunung Merdeka Village, Merdeka sub-distric, Karo District), guided by ODING AFFANDI and LILIEK P ASMONO. Public Perception Of Various Land Use Landscape Forest is considered very important because of forests have a positive impact on the forest communities economy.. However, the lack of equality between the roles of men and women in perceiving the importance of forest in Semangat Gunung and Merdeka village associated with different land uses appropriate level of needs. Data collection techniques was done by using MLA (Multidisciplinary Assessment landcape). Research showed that women's perception is higher than men's perceptions in Semangat Gunung Village on assesment of forest land. Instead men's perception is higher than women's perceptions on assessment of forest land in Merdeka Village