Persepsi Masyarakat dalam Kegiatan Pengelolaan Hutan Kemasyarakatan di UPT KPH Wilayah XIV Sidikalang Sumatera Utara

Abstract

Community Forest (HKm) is a place for communities to have greater access to natural resources contained in forests. HKm also provides opportunities for communities to earn additional income through conservation programs carried out in the forest. HKm has an important role in preserving forests and improving environmental conditions. This research was conducted in Aor Nakan I Village, Kuta Tinggi and Sibongkaras, Pakpak Bharat Regency, North Sumatra. The purpose of this study is to identify community perceptions of the existence of Community Forests, identify community perceptions of Community Forest management, identify perceptions of community dependence on Community Forests. The data collection method is carried out by observation, interviews and documentation and is carried out descriptively to identify public perceptions of HKm management activities and the results will be used to analyze public perception data on HKm management activities using calculations with Likert scale. The majority of respondents showed a positive level of satisfaction with the results of HKm management activities. Forest Farmer Group (KTH) stated that HKm management has provided significant benefits, both from income, environment, and social, Respondents who have adequate access to information and knowledge on HKm management activities and have open communication with FMUs tend to have a more positive perception and forests are a source KTH's main income in meeting the needs of life.