PEMANFAATAN BAMBU (Bambusa sp.) DAN KONTRIBUSINYA TERHADAP PERAJIN BAMBU KTH PUTRA BAMBU WULUNG

Abstract

This study aims to determine the economic contribution of the use of bamboo (Bambusa
sp.) by KTH Putra bamboo artisans in Cibunar Village, Rancakalong District, Sumedang
Regency. The research was conducted through field surveys, direct interviews, and
questionnaires through a quantitative descriptive analysis method approach. The
implementation time for this research was carried out from June to July 2025. The results
obtained from the research on the use of bamboo types by KTH Putra Bambu Wulung
artisans were found as many as 5 types. It consists of Rope Bamboo (Gigantochloa apus),
Wulung Bamboo (Gigantochloa atroviolacea), Betung Bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper),
Surat Bamboo (Gigantochloa pseudoarundinacea), Black Bamboo (Gigantochloa atter).
The results of the use of bamboo into various products that are in the category of Non
Timber Forest Products (NTFP) by artisans, the raw materials come from private gardens
and buy from bamboo vendors sourced from the Rancakalong District area. Some of the
products in its production use manual and machine methods for the process of cutting,
engraving, and trimming. This research interview found that as many as 20 members of
the group stated that bamboo handicraft businesses contribute an average monthly
economic contribution of Rp.1,934,704 to bamboo artisans. The results of the business
feasibility test showed that the bamboo handicraft business obtained an R/C value of
3,32, which means that the bamboo handicraft business is worth pursuing. In addition, the
conclusion in the form of a narrative description from all members of the Putra Wulung
Bamboo Artisan Group states that the bamboo handicraft business is very contributive,
especially to improving the economy and welfare of the members of the group who
originally in Cibunar Village had very few jobs to be able to absorb and accommodate
various types of people in order to achieve the goal of an independent and prosperous
village without overriding forest sustainability in order to achieve forest management that
is sustainable.