Open AccessAnalysis of soil and water conservation practices by community throughout the Upper Citarum River Watershed: motivational, technical and institutional aspects
Author(s) -
Henri Wira Perkasa,
Fitri Nurfatriani,
S Astana,
Erwidodo
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/917/1/012006
Subject(s) - soil conservation , watershed , agriculture , descriptive statistics , business , watershed management , water conservation , incentive , conservation agriculture , agroforestry , agricultural science , geography , environmental resource management , water resource management , environmental planning , environmental science , water resources , economics , ecology , statistics , mathematics , archaeology , machine learning , computer science , microeconomics , biology
Forest degradation in the Upper Citarum Watershed requires an approach to changing farming patterns that applies techniques of soil and water conservation. The objective of the paper is to examine the extent to which the community in the Upper Citarum Watershed has practiced soil and water conservation techniques in its farming practices, as well as institutional support and community motivation in the application of the conservation practices. This study used a survey of 499 farmers to collect data in Bandung and West Bandung districts. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistic analysis. Results of the study indicate that the soil and water conservation practices have been implemented by 45% of the farm household. The households practicing conservation techniques have higher revenue compared to those who not practicing. The sources of information that households learned come from fellow local farmers, while the most reasons motivating households to practice soil and water conservations are to prevent erosion and improve water supply. The local Agriculture and Forestry Service Offices and Watershed Agency are the dominant sources of assistance with the form of assistance are either materials or training. This study recommends improving spatial planning, providing market incentives and assistance, and supporting the agroforestry system.