Effect of Forest Encroachment in Cisangkuy Sub Watershed

Abstract

This research aims to identify encroacher characteristics, applied agricultural systems and analyze factors that are considered by encroacher in determining agricultural systems in Cisangkuy Sub Watershed, data was collected specifically in 3 villages in forest area, namely: Margamulya, Warnasari, and Pulosari Villages. Data collecting techniques is in the form of observation, interviews, literature studies and analysis through descriptive analysis technique. It is identified that agricultural system which applied in this area is a dry land agricultural system with horticulture crops as the main plant types. The factors that led to the conversion of forest land into agriculture are in the form of physical and social factors, while supporting physical factors include climate conditions and soil types, climate conditions and soil types, forest areas that can be utilized as agricultural areas, while supporting social factors including the factors of education, culture and economy of the community.