Abstract:
This study aims to analyze the capacity of farmer groups participating in the Community Forestry Program (HKm) in Pelaihari Subdistrict, Tanah Laut Regency, which includes the institutional capacity of the HKm farmer groups, the role of extension workers, member characteristics, member capacity, the role of group leaders, group dynamics and member participation. The research method uses a quantitative approach with a scoring system on the collected questionnaire results. The objects of this research are the Harapan Bersama Farmer Group in Ujung Batu Village, Karya Jaya Farmer Group in Ambungan Village and Karya Usaha Farmer Group in Karang Taruna Village in Pelaihari District, Tanah Laut Regency. Analysis of the data used using the Levis modification formula, the results of which are described. The results of the study showed that the capacity of Farmers' groups in HKm participants in Pelaihari Subdistrict, Tanah Laut Regency was categorized high
