Penguatan Pengelolaan Hutan Kemasyarakatan Berbasis Bambu untuk Meningkatkan Produktivitas dan Kesejahteraan Masyarakat: Studi Kasus KTH Wana Kerta Lestari, Tabanan, Bali

Abstract

Community forest management in Tabanan faces crucial challenges such as land degradation, low productivity, and limited community capacity in managing forest resources. This community service program addresses these issues through a capacity-strengthening approach combining participatory land use planning, bamboo-based agroforestry, product innovation, and institutional reinforcement. Implementation involved socialization, layered training, participatory mapping, and pilot workshops on bamboo processing. Results show improved land productivity through the integration of bamboo with Multi-Purpose Tree Species (MPTS), creating ecological resilience and diversified harvests. Participatory mapping produced clear zoning, ensuring collective understanding of forest functions. Economically, the establishment of a bamboo workshop enabled prototype production of non-timber forest products (NTFPs), such as weaving, bamboo panels, and functional crafts, enhancing market potential. Institutionally, leadership strengthening, the emergence of local cadres, and initiatives towards cooperative formation signal long-term sustainability. Beyond technical outcomes, the program fosters ecological stewardship and collective welfare. Reflectively, this approach demonstrates that bamboo-centered community forestry can act as a strategic entry point for integrated conservation, sustainable livelihoods, and the empowerment of local communities.