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All Journal Indonesian Journal of Forestry Research Jurnal Penelitian Pengelolaan Daerah Aliran Sungai (Journal of Watershed Management Research)
Angela Martha Rettob
Natural Resources and Environmental Management Study Program, IPB University
Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry

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IDENTIFICATION AND MAPPING OF DUSUNG SYSTEM AS LOCAL CULTURE-BASED AGROFORESTRY IN AMBON CITY, MALUKU PROVINCE, INDONESIA Angela Martha Rettob; Regan Leonardus Kaswanto; Efi Yuliati Yovi
Indonesian Journal of Forestry Research Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Forestry Research
Publisher : Association of Indonesian Forestry and Environment Researchers and Technicians

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59465/ijfr.2026.13.1.139-159

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Dusung, a traditional agroforestry system in Maluku, represents a unique cultural heritage shaped by shifting cultivation and patrilineal land ownership. Adapted to the ecological conditions of small islands, dusung has demonstrated environmental benefits such as maintaining soil fertility, regulating hydrological functions, preventing erosion, enhancing local income, and conserving biodiversity. Despite its ecological and socio-cultural importance, data on the structure, composition, and spatial distribution of dusung agroforestry, particularly within watershed areas, remains scarce. This study aims to identify and map dusung agroforestry patterns based on local wisdom in the Wai Batu Gajah Watershed, Ambon City. The research employed field surveys, vegetation analysis, and structured interviews with 30 dusung farmers to explore management practices rooted in traditional knowledge. Vegetation assessments revealed moderate species diversity, with dominant species including durian (Durio zibethinus), gandaria (Bouea macrophylla), mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana), kecapi (Sandoricum koetjape), langsat (Lansium domesticum), aren palm (Arenga pinnata), and salak (Salacca zalacca). Spatial analysis of 25 dusung areas delineated based on dati (customary land units) highlights how traditional land tenure and customary institutions play a central role in sustaining the dusung system. The mapping further illustrates that the distribution of dusung reflects deep-rooted cultural patterns in managing natural resources. These findings underscore the need for further research integrating ecological, economic, and socio-cultural dimensions to support the long-term sustainability of dusung agroforestry through culturally appropriate conservation strategies.
Strategi Pengelolaan Agroforestri Dusung Berkelanjutan di DAS Wai Batu Gajah: Pendekatan Berbasis SWOT (Sustainable Dusung Agroforestry Management Strategy in the Wai Batu Gajah Watershed: A SWOT-Based Approach) Angela Martha Rettob; Regan Leonardus Kaswanto; Efi Yuliati Yovi
Jurnal Penelitian Pengelolaan Daerah Aliran Sungai (Journal of Watershed Management Research) Vol 9 No 1 (2025): Jurnal Penelitian Pengelolaan Daerah Aliran Sungai (Journal of Watershed Manageme
Publisher : Asosiasi Peneliti dan Teknisi Kehutanan dan Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia (APTKLHI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59465/jppdas.2025.9.1.55-78

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As a form of traditional agroforestry, dusung provides numerous benefits regarding ecology, economy, and socio-culture in the Wai Batu Gajah Watershed in Ambon City, Maluku Province. The dusung management system is maintained by the local community and has become their traditional knowledge. It has the potential to support ecosystem sustainability. This research uses a SWOT approach to evaluate the internal and external factors influencing dusung agroforestry management and to develop priority strategies for sustainable management. The research was conducted in the upper part of the Wai Batu Gajah Watershed from September to October 2024. Data were collected through Focus Group Discussion (FGD) involving eight key informants representing the government sector, local communities (dusung owners), academics and religious leaders. Additionally, 30 dusung farmers were interviewed. Strategy analysis was carried out quantitatively using IFE, EFE, IE, SWOT, and QSPM matrices. The analysis results show that the internal factors score is 2.874 and the external factor score is 2.831. Therefore, the results of the xy axis combination place the position of dusung agroforestry in quadrant V, at the Hold and Maintain stage. The proposed priority strategy is to increase the effectiveness of strategic land through optimizing productive land, selecting superior seeds, using appropriate technology, and empowering farmers. Implementation of these strategies requires collaboration among the community, government, and private sector to support the sustainable management of dusung agroforestry. This study provides recommendations for policy development that support the sustainability of the Wai Batu Gajah Watershed ecosystem and improve community welfare.
Co-Authors Efi Yuliati Yovi Regan Leonardus Kaswanto