The Dynamics Of Community Forest Farmer Groups In Lemahduhur

Abstract

The objectives of this research are, first, to analyze the dynamics and self reliance of the community forest farmer groups of the Lemahduhur Village, Caringin Sub- District, Bogor; second, to identify the factors that affect to the dynamic and self reliance of the farmer groups; and the last, third, to explore the sustainability of the said forest farmer groups. Research was conducted on March-May 2011. Two farmer groups were studied through qualitative approach i.e the ‘Bina Mandiri’ and the ‘Puspa Mandiri’. The results show that the dynamic and self-reliance of the both groups are categorized as low. Educational background, ages, farm experiences and land size are factors that strongly influence the dynamic and self-reliance of the groups. The last findings, the sustainability of the studied groups were categorized as low or limited in terms of its management, efforts and participation of the member.