Abstract
<p>This research supports the sustainable environmental development, especially at Perhutani area. The objective of this ethno-ecological study was to know relationship between daily life of local people related to their agroforestry practices in edge of the forest belong to Perhutani at the landscape of Bromo Tengger Semeru-East Java. The Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) showed the importance of the forest for the local people. This study covered the perception and conception traditional management system of environment by the local society and also impact of their activities. Data were collected by applying ethno-ecology research methods. Quality of data were measured by means of participatory ethno-botanical appraisal (PEA) and some research methods included semi-structural and open discussion, in-deep interview, direct observation and plants identification. The results showed that development and management of the natural resources, in Komplangan agroforestry, were highly related to the plant conservation policy. The land use system was adapted from indigenous knowledge which consisted of holly sites (Pedanyangan), worship sites (Sanggar Pamujan), cemetery area and terrace. The conservation model and traditional knowledge in agricultural practices could be used as a model of komplangan area which should be taken into account as the key of biodiversity conservation. Traditional knowledge from these integrative studies will support the sustainable development of NTFPs.</p>
Highlights
Indonesia is a country that has a mega biodiversity, cultural diversity, and resources that are unique, attractive and high potential but have not widely known yet
The definition of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) is the biological material except wood from forests that can be used as food, vegetables, fruits, medicinal materials, poisons useful, crafts, and some of the materials for religious rituals in the local community
Open-ended and in-deep interview and semi-structured interview were implemented for gaining important information from the leader of the local people, leader of local religion, and some special people who were expert for this information (Cotton, 1996; Hoffman & Gallaher, 2007; Batoro, 2015)
Summary
Indonesia is a country that has a mega biodiversity, cultural diversity, and resources that are unique, attractive and high potential but have not widely known yet. Purwanto and Waluyo (2011) stated that one of the potential resources was Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) which had the relationship among the biological, socioeconomical, culture aspects in the real life of local people. The definition of NTFPs is the biological material except wood from forests that can be used as food, vegetables, fruits, medicinal materials, poisons useful, crafts, and some of the materials for religious rituals in the local community. This product can be utilized directly by local people in their daily lives. The discussion shall be addressed to the responsibility of the sustainability of NTFPs by balancing aspects as follows: aspects of the ecosystem, cooperation, institutions, and technology
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