Gampong’s Forest Management: A Case Study of Gampong Institution’s Role in Peudada Regency, Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to depict the capacity of gampong in forest management. In this research, the design used was qualitative approach. The location of this research was conducted in gampong Pinto Rimba, Peudada district, Bireuen regency, Aceh province, Indonesia. The research time was conducted for 2 (two) months from March to April 2020. Primary and secondary data were used in this study. Primary data were obtained by researchers directly from the source or resource person in the form of words and actions of the people observed or interviewed. The way informant chosen here is by using purposive sampling. Secondary data were obtained from the written reports or other related documents. It can be concluded that gampong government has high commitment in managing village forest. This is done by a group of forest farmer called Batee Lhee. Gampong institution has capacity in guiding the farming community to continue to maintain forest as an economic source and making customary agreements in forest management and animal protection.