| dc.description.abstract | Community perception of community forest management activities in UPT KPH
Region XII Tarutung plays a strategic role in supporting forest sustainability and
improving the welfare of surrounding communities. This study aims to examine the
public perception of the existence, management, and dependence on community
forests, as well as identify the obstacles faced in forest management participation
in the region. Data collection was carried out through qualitative methods by
utilizing questionnaire instruments based on Likert scale, closed interviews, and
field observations. The sampling technique used a census method involving all
members of forest farming groups in Hutaraja Hasundutan Village and Parbubu
II Village, North Tapanuli Regency, during the period March to May 2025. The
results showed that the majority of respondents have a positive perception of
community forest management efforts that are carried out in a participatory and
transparent manner. The findings also revealed that the high level of community
participation, especially from farmers, had an impact on strengthening the sense
of ownership and obligation in preserving forests. However, the formulation of
problems that include ranging from land conflicts, institutional capacity of the
community is still limited, to differences in perception between the community and
the management or government. Based on the analysis, the strategy to improve
forest management is suggested that there should be a systematic participatory
mechanism, sustainability, with evaluation and periodic program updates in HKm
management. Through this effort, the effectiveness and sustainability of the HKm
program can increase community satisfaction with the results of forest
management. The government needs to increase support for KTH through KPH in
improving the management and development of HKm that is more optimal and
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