Profit of products processed from bamboos of the Forest of Mareje Bonga, Central Lombok, Indonesia

Abstract: One of the non timber forest products (NTFPs) from Mareje Bonga Forest Area is bamboo. The bamboos are marketed in the form of baoo logs to several destinations, such as creaft centers. This study has the objectives of: identifiying types of products processed from Mareje Bonga bamboo, both inside and outside the area; and propose strategies for developing the bamboo processing industry. The study benefits should reach all stakholders of the Forest of Mareje Bonga, Central Lombok, Indonesia. This research uses a descriptive method, and conducted in the area of Marje Bonga Forest, Central Lombok, Indonesia. The unit of analysis is bamboo products. Data were obtained from relevant sources, including literatures, research reports, and the sorts. This study concludes that bamboos from the area of Mareje Bonga Forest are amarketed inside and outside the area. The bamboos are then processed into several bamboo products of high and low added values or profits. Inside the area of the forest, the higher profit was generated by large bucket. Outside the forest area, three bamboo products were promising for their profits, i.e. berugak, set bench, and lazy bench. There are more types of bamboo products and more profitable bamboo products outside the forest area than the inside. Therefore, it is justifiable to recommend developing more bamboo products outsisde the region than the inside, as also supported by high demand. The entrepreneurs need imptove their business capacities, such as management, technical aspect, marketing, and so fort. Keywords: Bamboo, Bamboo product, Forest, Mareje Bonga, Profit. Title: Profit of products processed from bamboos of the Forest of Mareje Bonga, Central Lombok, Indonesia Author: Husnuzzonni International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations ISSN 2348-7585 (Online) Vol. 12, Issue 2, October 2024 - March 2025 Page No: 121-124 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 30-December-2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14575850 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/profit-of-products-processed-from-bamboos-of-the-forest-of-mareje-bonga-central-lombok-indonesia