Abstract:
This study aims to reveal the ecological, economic dan social benefits of the Dukuh
agroforestry system. The ecological data were collected using the survey method and interview.
There were 16 quadrant plots measuring 20 m x 20 m placed in 4 selected Dukuh. The sampling
method used was nested sampling. Fauna and characteristic of land were carried out using the
exploration method by following the vegetation measurement plot. Data on socio economic
benefits were obtained from interviews about the income, cost, ethnobotany, and social data.
Some supporting data needed to be obtained from village office documents and literature
references. The ecological data were analyzed by using species composition and diversity index.
Species composition was analyzed by tabulation matrices. The species diversity index was
calculated using the Shannon-Wiener Index. Economic benefits are assessed from the economic
contribution of Dukuh. Ethnobotanical and social benefit data were analyzed descriptively.
There are 38 species of trees and 14 species of understorey found in Dukuh. Shanon index value
for tree and understorey of Dukuh species are > 2 (medium category). The ecological characters
of Dukuh help retain soil aggregates, increase infiltration, reduce erosion and facilitate
preference habitat for animal life. Some animals belong to the category of protected fauna (Manis
javanica, Varanus borneensis, Harliantus indus). Aves diversity index value is H'= 2.54 (middle
category). Dukuh is also a habitat for 13 species of soil fauna. The economic benefits are
identified from: The dukuh's harvest contributes 30% of the farmers’ total income; Some Dukuh
plants are useful as emergency income and medicinal plants. The social benefit of Dukuh is
increasing friendship between the community and improving the family's social status. This
information provides an overview of how successful local community forest farming is in
providing benefits to the environment.
