Identify of soil and water conservation techniques in village forest of Tompobulu District Bantaeng Regency

Abstract

Soil and Water Conservation is an effort to protect, rehabilitate, improve and maintain the function of land soil in accord to the ability and land allocation land to support the sustainable development and sustainable living. This research aims to identify and assess the proper use of soil and water conservation techniques applied by farmers in the village forest of Tompobulu District, Bantaeng Regency. It was on the assessment guidelines for soil and water conservation techniques. This research is expected to be used as an essential substance in the government of Tompobulu District, Bantaeng Regency, which is a forest village to give the information of activities of farmers to apply a good soil and water conservation techniques. This research was conducted for four months started from May to September 2019. This research used observation methods, such as the form of surveys and interviews with farmers who apply soil and water conservation techniques. Vegetative techniques applied in the form of ground cover plants, mixed gardens, and gardens, while mechanical techniques in the form of land management, bench terraces, and irrigation. The presentation of soil and water conservation techniques was 71.3% good, 4.7% rather good, and 24% not excellent.