Unlocking the sustainable livelihoods strategy for forest communities in the southern slope of Mount Slamet, Indonesia

Autor: Budiyoko Budiyoko, Lutfi Zulkifli, Budi Dharmawan, Sunendar Sunendar, Malinda Aptika Rachmah, Kunandar Prasetyo, Wahyu Adhi Saputro, Dewanti Risa Utami
Jazyk: English<br />Spanish; Castilian<br />French<br />Portuguese
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Sustentabilidade em Debate, Vol 15, Iss 1 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2177-7675
2179-9067
DOI: 10.18472/SustDeb.v15n1.2024.52568
Popis: Mount Slamet in Central Java Province, Indonesia, boasts significant biodiversity potential, yet communities on its southern slope grapple with poverty. This study delves into sustainable livelihood strategies for these communities. Employing participatory rural appraisal methods engages residents in identifying issues and devising solutions. Findings advocate for agrosilvopasture as a viable livelihood, blending crop farming, silviculture, and animal husbandry to balance environmental preservation with economic advancement. Additionally, the study underscores the importance of capacity-building within local communities, emphasizing skill and knowledge enhancement. By advocating community engagement and offering multifaceted sustainable livelihood strategies, this research enriches the discourse on sustainable development for forest communities residing on the southern slope of Mount Slamet.
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