The effect of forest health on social conditions of the community

Abstract

People's forests have essential values for community life, especially in rural areas. This value means that many benefits will be generated from the existence of the People forest. The benefits referred to are economic, socio-cultural, and ecological benefits. This benefit is felt if the health condition of the jati people forests is in good health. This study aimed to determine the value of forest health status from productivity indicators and determine its benefits for community welfare. This research was conducted in September 2020 in Jati Peoples Forest, Natar District, South Lampung Regency. This study's objects were eight Forest Health Monitoring (FHM) plot clusters containing jati stands in the seedling, sapling, poles, and three phases. The result of this research is that the forest health status is in good condition. People's forests benefit the community by increasing income, providing jobs, and living for wildlife. This research concludes that people's forests will benefit the community with good forest health conditions.