Banjar Encourages Social Forestry to Become a Village Economic Driver

Meanwhile, the Department of Cooperatives, Micro Enterprises, Industry and Trade supports product processing, standardization and legality. The Department of Agriculture plays a role in empowering farmers and developing agricultural innovation.

Infrastructure support is provided through the Department of Public Works, Spatial Planning and Land. The Department of Housing, Settlement Areas and the Environment plays a role in maintaining the carrying capacity of the environment.

Previously, Bapperida together with related regional apparatus had carried out technical discussions or IAD desks to harmonize programs and clarify the roles of each sector.

"The success of accelerating social forestry cannot be shouldered by regional governments alone. We need solid involvement from the central, provincial, business world, academics and the community as the main actors," said Yudi.

Develop a Business Model and Regional Development Plan

Through this FGD, the Banjar Regency Government is targeting four main results: cross-sector program alignment, identification of the needs of the community and social forestry groups, strengthening business models, and dividing the roles of the parties.

Strengthening business models includes product processing to increase added value and market expansion. This step is expected to help community businesses develop along with sustainable management of the area.

Yudi stated that Bapperida will ensure that IAD development is integrated with regional development planning documents. The IAD master plan that is currently being prepared is expected to become a guide for regional development by considering economic needs and environmental sustainability.