Feasibility Study of Bamboo Tumbler Protector Business in Patanyamang Community Adrayanti Sabar, Makkarennu, Rizki Nurhidayah*
Fakultas Kehutanan, Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia
Abstract
The results from the forestry sector are still highly demanded worldwide, one of which is Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP). Bamboo is one of the abundant NTFPs in Indonesia. Patanyamang Village is located in the Camba District of Maros Regency and possesses bamboo potential. The high economic value of bamboo has prompted farmers^ groups to initiate and develop bamboo craft businesses. This research aims to analyze the feasibility of bamboo craft businesses in Patanyamang. The data analysis includes the identification of bamboo plant utilization potential, non-financial feasibility analysis, and financial feasibility analysis involving market and marketing aspects, technical and technological aspects, management and organization aspects, Net Present Value (NPV), Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Payback Period (PP). Based on the feasibility analysis results, it can be concluded that the bamboo tumbler protector business in Patanyamang Village, utilizing ater bamboo species (Gigantochloa atter), is feasible to be pursued based on both non-financial and financial feasibility aspects.