Abstract
Alasbuluh Village and Barurejo Village, located in Banyuwangi Regency, are among the villages designated as social forestry areas. The challenges and damages occurring in these areas are critical concerns for survival, necessitating the implementation of sustainable livelihood approaches to optimize asset utilization for livelihood strategies. The objectives of this study are twofold: (1) to assess the pentagonal assets of communities residing around social forestry areas, and (2) to understand the forms of livelihood strategies employed by these communities. This study employed a descriptive method, utilizing primary data obtained through interviews supported by observations. Respondents were selected using a purposive method, resulting in a total of 41 participating farmers. Asset measurement techniques were illustrated using pentagon diagrams. The findings of the study reveal that human, natural, and financial assets in Alasbuluh Village and Barurejo Village fall within the low interval category. Social assets, however, are categorized within the medium interval for both villages. In terms of physical assets, Alasbuluh Village falls into the low interval category, while Barurejo Village falls into the medium interval category. Three main livelihood strategies were identified for farmers in these areas: (1) on-farm strategies, including food cultivation and livestock rearing, (2) off-farm strategies, such as the utilization of family labor and government assistance, and (3) dual income patterns, involving supplementary side jobs.
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