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Pengelolaan Hutan Desa Yang Berkelanjutan Di Rawa Mekar Jaya Kecamatan Sungai Apit Kabupaten Siak

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Global warming, which has increased the average surface temperature of the earth and has impacted climate change, poses a serious threat caused by factors such as increased greenhouse gases and forest degradation. According to data from the Forestry Planning Agency, within the period 2006-2022, forest degradation occurred at a rate of approximately 1.8 million hectares per year, while critical land was estimated to reach 30.2 million hectares. CIFOR stated that out of 48.8 million people living around forests, 10.2 million are still classified as poor. In Indonesia, this issue becomes more complex with conflicts between communities and companies, especially regarding forest access and management. One of the approaches taken is through Social Forestry, as seen in the Rawa Mekar Jaya Village Forest in Riau Province. However, despite efforts to manage forests socially, implementation has not been optimal. Further research is needed to understand existing problems and provide appropriate recommendations to strengthen the management of this village forest.
This research was conducted in the Rawa Mekar Jaya Village Forest area located in Sungai Apit District, Siak Regency, Riau Province. The research was conducted over five months, from September 2023 to march 2023. The types of data used in this research consisted of primary data and secondary data. Primary data were collected from field surveys with field observations and in-depth interviews, while secondary data were obtained from various sources such as research reports, research journals, meeting proceedings, workshops, and others. Respondents were stakeholders determined through purposive sampling, with 79 community respondents. The analysis was conducted using a mixed-method approach combining quantitative and qualitative methods, and in formulating sustainable village forest management strategies in Rawa Mekar Jaya Village, the SWOT analysis method and descriptive analysis were used.
The research results regarding the existing ecological of Rawa Mekar Jaya Village include lowland topography at an elevation of 0-8 meters above sea level. The soil consists of minerals and peat, with peat dominating. The climate is tropical rainforest with an average rainfall of 2295 mm/year, having an equatorial rainfall pattern with two rainy seasons and two dry seasons. The RMJ Village Forest was established in 2021 with an area of 3,433 ha, aiming to protect the peat from destruction by oil palm and pulpwood plantations. There is a threat of illegal logging, but biodiversity is still good. Observations found 33 tree species, with Mahang Damar having the highest frequency and density and Kempas dominating. Species diversity and evenness are high, and there are several animal species including rare mammals such as Sun Bears and Pangolins.
The existing economic coindation in Rawa Mekar Jaya Village Forest includes economic potential such as providing environmental services, non-timber forest products (NTFPs), mangrove ecotourism, special interest tourism, and cultivated plants. Village forest management can benefit surrounding communities by creating new business opportunities, increasing income, and increasing the likelihood of entering government programs and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The form or model of village forest management and utilization is determined based on forest zone and status. In Rawa Mekar Jaya Village Forest, its utilization includes area utilization, NTFPs, environmental services, and timber products. Other economic potentials include carbon environmental services and accessibility to the village forest which affects forest product marketing.
The social condation observed are that Rawa Mekar Jaya communities formed the Fire Care Society (MPA) to protect peatlands and prevent forest fires. Although there was a fire in 2018 from a neighboring village, this initiative successfully reduced fire incidents since 2014. The community also engages in environmental conservation activities, such as planting mangroves and forest plants in the Village Forest. Individual approaches in the village help build environmental awareness and produce leaders who embrace the community. The diverse community structure in Rawa Mekar Jaya does not lead to conflicts between tribes or ethnic groups or in land affairs. Although the majority of the population did not receive formal education, factors such as low motivation, minimal family income, and distant schools contribute to this.
The factors that influence the management of the village forest in Rawa Mekar Jaya come from internal and external factors. Internal factors that give a major influence are the conditions of forest cover, vegetation, knowledge and dependence of the community on the village forests. Whereas the external factor is the community empowerment, the price of NTFPs commodities and the availability of budget for the sustainable forest management of Rawa Mekar Jaya village.
The results of the SWOT analysis show that the most appropriate strategy for village forest management in Rawa Mekar Jaya Village is the S-O (Strength – Opportunities) strategy, by strengthening biodiversity protection and vegetation coverage, enhancing empowerment programmes and optimizing the strengthening of community capacity, LPHD (Lembaga Pengelola Hutan Desa/ village forest management institutions), as well as KUPS (Kelompok Usaha Perhutanan Sosial/Social forestry business group) in the forest in the Rawa Mekar Jaya

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Judul Seri

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No. Panggil

2110247044

Penerbit

Pekanbaru : Universitas Riau Pascasarjana Tesis Ilmu Lingkungan., 2024

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Indonesia

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2110247044

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ILMU LINGKUNGAN

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