JENIS JASA LINGKUNGAN DAN PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT DI KAWASAN HUTAN DENGAN TUJUAN KHUSUS (KHDTK) UIN KIAI HAJI ACHMAD SIDDIQ JEMBER

Abstract

The Special Purpose Forest Area (Kawasan Hutan dengan Tujuan Khusus/KHDTK) of UIN KHAS Jember possesses significant potential for land utilization and ecosystem service provision but faces substantial management challenges. These challenges include land ownership conflicts, environmental degradation, and the local community’s dependence on unsustainable intensive agricultural systems. In addition, limited infrastructure and suboptimal regulatory frameworks hinder efforts to ensure sustainable conservation and utilization of ecosystem services. This study aims to analyze the land use profile of local communities and describe their perceptions of ecosystem services in the KHDTK UIN KHAS Jember area. The research employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive research design. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The findings indicate that approximately 96% of the KHDTK UIN KHAS Jember area is utilized by local communities for provisioning services, primarily as vegetable farming land and mixed plantations. Community perceptions of ecosystem services reveal awareness of the KHDTK’s ecological benefits, particularly in providing agricultural resources and supporting local livestock farming. However, challenges remain in the form of land ownership disputes, environmental degradation due to unsustainable cropping patterns, and low tree species diversity. Therefore, a more inclusive community-based management strategy is required to maintain a balance between land use and environmental sustainability.

Keyword: agroforestry, community forestry ecosystem services, forest management