Effectiveness of Community-Based Forest Management in The Economic Perspective of Natural Resources and The Environment

Authors

  • Eef Kurneva Abdiawan Bengkulu Umiversity
  • Helen Voviarti Universitas Bengkulu
  • Rita Despriana Butarbutar
  • Purnamasari Kebat
  • Reflis
  • Satria Putra Utama Universitas Bengkulu

Keywords:

effectiveness, community-based forest management, HPT Air Ketahun, natural resource economics, total economic value, North Bengkulu

Abstract

This paper examines the effectiveness of community-based forest management (CBFRM) in the Air Ketahun Limited Production Forest (HPT) Area in Gembung Tengah Hamlet, Tanjung Kemayan Village, Napal Putih District, North Bengkulu Regency. Using a mixed-methods approach that combines qualitative institutional and quantitative economic analysis, this study aims to (1) describe the actual conditions of Air Ketahun HPT management, (2) analyze the effectiveness of community-based forest management institutions, (3) calculate the estimated total economic value (NET) of the area, and (4) identify the environmental impacts of the applied management patterns. The results show that the Village Forest Management Institution (KTH) operating in the Air Ketahun HPT area has achieved an institutional effectiveness level of 68.5% based on a multi-criteria evaluation matrix. The total economic value of the area is estimated to reach IDR 2.87 billion per year, which includes direct use values ​​(timber and non-timber), indirect use values ​​(ecosystem services), and existence value. Ecologically, the Air Ketahun HPT area remains in relatively good condition with 76% canopy cover, but several areas require rehabilitation due to pressure from illegal activities in the buffer zone. Community-based management has proven more effective in maintaining the area's sustainability than conventional management practices, primarily due to the persistence of local wisdom and a strong sense of belonging among the surrounding communities. This paper recommends strengthening institutional capacity, increasing market access for non-timber forest products, and strengthening synergy between local governments, state-owned forestry enterprises, and local communities.

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2026-05-14

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