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CINNAMON FARMER’S HOUSEHOLD CAPITAL OF THE DAYAK MERATUS TRIBE

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Arfa Agustina Rezekiah, Rosidah Radam, Abdi Fithria, Susilawati, Hafizianor, Yasinta Nur Shiba, Junaedi
» doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.1.306

Abstract

Non-timber forest product collection (NTFP) is generally a traditional activity of people living near forests, and in some places, non-timber forest product collection is the main source of daily life for the community to increase. One of the results that provide many benefits for the community is the cinnamon plant. Cinnamon is a non-timber forest product, and provides ecological and economic benefits. This study aims to analyze the livelihoods of households of cinnamon producers.The study will be conducted from April to July 2022 in Lok Lahung and Haratai Villages, Loksad Sub-District, Hulu Sungei Selatan District. This research study uses a mixed sequential explanation approach based on the principle of quantitative triangulation. Data were collected through a household survey using questionnaires to 30 respondents from Lok Lahung village and 30 respondents from Haratai village. Qualitative data were collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions (FGD), and field observations. The results of this study indicate that the living capital which is very influential on the income of cinnamon farmers in Loksado Sub-District is physical capital of 3.16 from a maximum total of 5. Then human capital at 2.77, financial capital at 2.50, natural capital at 2.01 and social capital at 1.85.

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