SUSTAINABILITY STATUS OF AGROFORESTRY IN PRIVATE LANDS: STUDY IN A CASE RANCAH, CIAMIS , WEST JAVA REGENCY

• Main Author: Idin Saepudin Ruhimat
• Format: Article
• Language: Indonesian
• Published: Centre for Social Research and Development, Economics, Policy and Climate Change; Development and Innovation Agency; Ministry of Environment and Forestry 2015-06-01
• Series: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial dan Ekonomi Kehutanan
• Subjects: sustainability; status; agroforestry; multi dimensional analysis
• Online Access: http://ejournal.forda-mof.org/ejournal-litbang/index.php/JPSEK/article/view/961

Land use with agroforestry system has ecological, economic and social advantages, so that the sustainability of  agroforestry should be maintained. This study aims to determine the state of sustainability and the key factors ffecting sustainability of  agroforestry. The research conducted in Rancah District, Ciamis from April to December 2013. Data is analyzed using RAP-AFS ordinated Regency and prospective analysis. The results showed that some of  ecological, economic and social problems potentially threatening the sustainability of  agroforestry. Agroforestry in Rancah is less sustainable with sustainability index value of  25.01-50.00 i.e. ecological, economic, social and multidimensional indexes are 32.26, 42.26, 48.59 and 46.20, respectively. The key factors that must be considered for the sustainability of  agroforestry are: extension role, the availability of  agroforestry technology package, government role and farmer groups existence. Therefore, it is recommended national and regional goverments prioritize the management of  the key factors in policy that development of sustainable agroforestry