Economic Value of non-Timber Forest Product Utilization at Padali Resort, Ujung Kulon National Park

Research at Padali Resort, Ujung Kulon National Park, reveals that non-timber forest products (NTFPs) contribute significantly to local economic welfare, with a total annual value of Rp. 262,460,702.25. The study identifies eight key NTFPs—sugar palm, bamboo, durian, dogfruit, coconut, mangosteen, melinjo, and stink bean—of which 62.62% are used commercially. Padasuka Village shows the highest dependence on these resources, accounting for half of the total economic value. The findings highlight the park's role in supporting community livelihoods through sustainable NTFP utilization. The study employed literature reviews, interviews, and field observations, with quantitative analysis using a market price approach to assess economic contributions.

Mahendra, G., Arief, H., & Sunarminto, T. (2019). Economic Value of non-Timber Forest Product Utilization at Padali Resort, Ujung Kulon National Park. Media Konservasi, 23(3), 303–310. https://doi.org/10.29244/medkon.23.3.303-310