A brief study of economic value of sortimens candlenut wood (Aleurites moluccana sp.) in community forest, Maros, Indonesia

Abstract

Abstract The difference in timber sorting is very influential on the level of farmer acceptance, especially in setting the basic price of sortimic wood which is not objective, causing the price of wood to be low so that the Income of farmers becomes low and results in investment that is less attractive for community forest development. This research is expected to be useful as a source of information for community forest managers in determining the form of sorting that can increase farmers’ yields or Income optimally. The sample of this study used the quota sampling method, namely farmers harvesting candlenut wood (Aleurites moluccana, sp.). Data collection was carried out through field observations and interview techniques regarding the costs of timber harvesting activities in community forests and the selling price of timber. While secondary data obtained from various sources such as research results, institutions, agencies related to this research. The analytical method used is to calculate the costs and revenues from timber harvesting for various sizes of wood sorting. Data analysis includes net Income and revenue. Based on the calculation results, it is obtained that the size of of candlenut wood is 400 x 10 x 20 cm can benefit farmers as much as IDR 651,875/m3. Community forest farmer’s should pay more attention to the selling price standards of candlenut wood so that the income increases even more. As for the other things that must be considered more in terms of plant maintenance so that wood quality is higher and maintained, and facilities and infrastructure related to harvesting activities can be maintained and updated so that harvesting activities can run smoothly.