Agroforestry: A Rehabilitation Strategy for the Wan Abdul Rachman Forest Park in Lampung

The Wan Abdul Rachman Grand Forest Park (Tahura WAR) in Lampung is a vital conservation area covering 22,245.50 hectares that functions as a life support system, water management, and erosion control. However, anthropogenic pressures and land degradation require effective and sustainable rehabilitation strategies. This study aims to analyze the application of agroforestry in the social forestry program in Tahura WAR and formulate a rehabilitation strategy that integrates ecological, social, and economic aspects. The study used a descriptive qualitative approach supported by quantitative data and was conducted in Tahura WAR for three months. Data were obtained through observation, in-depth interviews with Forest Farmer Groups (KTH), and document review. The results indicate that rehabilitation through an agroforestry system is an effective strategy. This model combines multipurpose hardwood trees (such as durian and petai) with plantation crops (coffee, cocoa) and annual crops (corn, chili), which serve dual functions as both conservation and a source of community income. The implementation of agroforestry aligns with Chambers' theoretical principles, which emphasize the importance of participation and utilization of local knowledge. Community participation has proven to be key to success, with active involvement in planting, management, and decision-making distinguishing it from conventional top-down reforestation. Agroforestry within a social forestry framework is a sustainable rehabilitation strategy that successfully bridges the conflicting interests between ecological conservation and community economic needs. Successful implementation requires a paradigm shift from prohibition-based conservation to participation-based conservation through KTH empowerment. This strategy is recommended for the holistic restoration of the Tahura WAR (Tahura WAR).