Community empowerment strategy at KPHL unit VI (Minahasa Utara-Bitung-Manado) North Sulawesi

Abstract

This study aims to determine appropriate community empowerment strategies in the use of non-timber forest products and environmental services in the Protection Forest Management Unit (PFMU) with the SOAR method. Data were collected by observation, interview and questionnaire. Sampling using random sampling and secondary data obtained from the relevant agencies. Based on the results of SOAR analysis, community empowerment strategies using village funds to improve forest management and social forestry, improve training and develop the quality of farmers in utilizing NTFPs and utilize existing environmental services, provide access to communities in utilizing non-timber forest products and forest products and improve cooperation with village communities, especially with village-owned enterprises to utilize environmental services (nature tourism, water tourism and drinking water use).