The Economic contribution of non-timber forest products to the total income of the community: A case of community forest in Maros, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Makkarennu, Syamsu Alam, Wulan Maghfirah

Faculty of Forestry, Hasanuddin University

Abstract

A community forest is a forest area whose use is intended to promote community development and well-being. This research was conducted in order to determine the contribution of NTFP income to Community Forestry (HKm) areas, particularly in Rompegading Village, Cenrana District, Maros Regency, South Sulawesi. Using a method of purposive sampling, up to 25 respondents met the criterion of actively managing NTFPs. Using interview guidelines and questionnaires, respondents were interviewed. On the basis of previously tabulated data, descriptive analysis was performed. The study reveals that the varieties of NTFPs utilized by the community are palm sugar and forest honey, while rice and peanuts are cultivated. NTFPs contribute 56% of the total annual income of IDR1,116,270,235, which includes income from both NTFPs and agriculture

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Topic: Topik B: Community partnership for biodiversity conservation