A MODEL OF COLLABORATIVE FOREST RESOURCES MANAGEMENT TO IMPROVE THE PROSPERITY OF POOR FAMILY FARMERS IN EAST JAVA

Abstract

The model of collaborative forest resources management between the local government and poor Pesanggem families becomes one of important alternative strategies to develop forests sustainably and equitably. The focus of this research is the collaborative forest resources management between the local government and Pesanggem farmers. The aim of the research is to analyze how far the local government and Pesanggem farmer involve in the collaborative forest resources management. The research is conducted in Pasuruan and Malang. The number of respondent involved in the research is 60 respondents. The research finding shows that the participation level of the local government and Pesanggem farmers in the collaborative forest resources management is quite high. The activities of the respondents in the collaborative forest resources management are deciding the planting location, planning, evaluating, monitoring, and preparing the seedbed. The income level of Pesanggem farmers that actively involve in managing the forest resources is also quite high. The average of their income is Rp 500.000,- up to Rp 650.000,- per month. This means that they give high contribution to the family income.