Farmers' conservation behavior in Solo Hulu Watershed

Abstract

Watershed management is an important aspect to support the preservation of surrounding area. The function of upstream area as water catchment area should be protected by keeping the utilization of area from support capability surpassing the environment. Community participation is very necessary to maintain the environment in the ecosystem. This research will provide information about anything related to the profile of farmers, farming, and farming system in Beruk Village. Research is means of providing sustainable livelihood farming programs very useful to the farmer community. The research method used was case study, in which data was collected through in-depth interview, focus group discussion and participatory observation. Participative approach was conducted through in-depth interview, observation and involving farmers in Forum Group Discussion (FGD). The result of research showed that to minimize landslide in the farming area, farmer communities in Beruk Village always consider soil cultivating technique and irrigation system. Irrigation system organization is the farmers' way of maintaining their land preservation. Farmers do not plant their land with big trees because they are afraid that the trees will shade their vegetables and lead to the death of vegetables. Local leadership in Beruk Village can be seen from presence of community leader.