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.