Strategy for Increasing the Economic Value of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in the Forest Area of Batukliang Utara District, Central Lombok Regency

Abstract: Economically, non-timber forest product (NTFP) commodities contribute to the livelihoods of forest-adjacent communities; however, processing activities are still very limited. Therefore, it is deemed necessary to process these NTFPs into finished or semi-finished products in order to increase their economic value for the surrounding communities. This research uses a descriptive method. The units of analysis in this study are the communities living near the forest area and agro-industries that are still actively operating in Batukliang Utara District, Central Lombok Regency. The research area was determined using purposive sampling. The number of respondents was determined using quota sampling, resulting in a total of 60 respondents. Respondents were selected using simple random sampling. As for the producers/entrepreneurs involved in NTFP agro-industrial processing, respondents were determined through a census method by studying all existing NTFP agro-industries in Batukliang Utara District. The types of data used in this study are both qualitative and quantitative, with primary and secondary sources. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, documentation, and in-depth interviews. This study aims to: (1) Identify the types of NTFPs utilized by forest-adjacent communities in Batukliang Utara District, Central Lombok Regency; (2) Analyze the increase in the economic value of NTFPs in Batukliang Utara District, Central Lombok Regency; (3) Determine priority NTFP products in Batukliang Utara District, Central Lombok Regency; and (4) Formulate effective strategies to develop NTFP agro-industries in Batukliang Utara District, Central Lombok Regency. Keywords: NTFPs, Value Added, NTFP Priorities, Development Strategy. Title: Strategy for Increasing the Economic Value of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in the Forest Area of Batukliang Utara District, Central Lombok Regency Author: Reki Febri Idris, Lalu Sukardi, Agus Purbathin Hadi International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations ISSN 2348-7585 (Online) Vol. 13, Issue 1, April 2025 - September 2025 Page No: 325-336 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 19-July-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16148447 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/strategy-for-increasing-the-economic-value-of-non-timber-forest-products-ntfps-in-the-forest-area-of-batukliang-utara-district-central-lombok-regency