Potency of diversity and utilization of rattan in Paru village forest, Sijunjung regency, West Sumatra

Abstract

The existence of forests for indigenous peoples in Paru Village (Nagari Paru) is very important as a source of livelihood. Paru Village Forest, which is under the management of Sijunjung Forest Management Unit, Sijunjung Regency has the potentials for economic value of both timber and non-timber forest products (NTFPs). In Paru Village Forest, various types of rattan were found which are the most common types of NTFPs found in this region. The purpose of this study was to determine the potency of rattan as one of a prime non-timber forest products and their utilization in Paru Village Forest, Sijunjung Regency, West Sumatra Province. Seventeen species of rattan were found based on observations on 98 sample plots with an area 0.1 hectares per plot. Sikai Rattan (Calamus spp.) was found in the highest number, namely 149 individuals, followed by Ant Rattan (Daemonorops verticilliaris (Griff.) Mart.) and Shrimp Rattan (Calamus spectabilis Bl.) with 119 and 114 individuals respectively. Jernang rattan (Daemonorops draco Bl.) occupies the highest priority as NTFPs producers in Paru Village Forest which has the greatest variety of benefits, which were used for medicine, handicrafts, dyes and resin producers.