Problems faced in managing degraded land
The increase in degraded land in the world is increasing every year. An increase in the area of critical land is a simultaneous unity between biophysical, socio-economic and cultural conditions related to land use as the main production factor, and the adoption of policies that do not consider sustainability. Therefore, in determining control measures and models of approach, it is necessary to consider the representation of socio-cultural aspects and the desires of the local community.
To obtain the technical foundation for the approach and control of critical land, it is necessary to have a technological synthesis that is able to bridge the interests of the community with the rehabilitation efforts of the land.
For this reason, in developing agroforestry patterns, it is necessary to consider the right approach, which is in accordance with the capabilities of human resources, the environment, social culture and the selection of types of commodities to be developed. With various considerations of land and community conditions that most of the population earn a living in agriculture and animal husbandry, the types of agroforestry that can be developed in this area include: agrosilviculture, Sylvopasture (Sinichi on Pasture Species Composition in A Silvopastoral System Journal)
The problem faced in managing critical land and water management in this region is to balance the protection and preservation of limited land and water resources with increasing human needs. Geographical diversity and uniqueness with different types of agro-climate and typical land types require specific handling, especially for land rehabilitation. For this reason, input and adaptation of technology are needed to take into account social, economic and land use patterns, and caution is needed in adopting successful land rehabilitation models in other areas.
In order to support the success of land rehabilitation, a management model is needed that can improve the standard of living of the community so that the community is actively involved in problem analysis and decision making.
Use or application of Silvopastoral Agrovorestry system technology. in addition to meeting the needs of human life, it is also to rehabilitate critical land so that forest sustainability is maintained. Efforts to rehabilitate degraded land also require legal instruments, management and use systems and institutional regulations that support the realization of community participation.
Therefore, Sagat is needed in a multi-stakeholder approach both in terms of technical, suitability of land and plant types. Silvopastoral agroforestry systems provide sustainable benefits and in addition are able to increase community participation in supporting critical land rehabilitation activities and strong local institutions are formed.
The benefits of this activity include the following:
a. Value added products on the science and technology side.
In terms of science and technology, this activity contributes in the form of information regarding the use of the silvopastoral system. In addition to restoring critical lands as well as to protect and protect water catchments.
b. National social impact.
Farmers will always use the silvopastoral system because it can protect or avoid the danger of flooding and erosion and the land can be used by farmers to meet their daily livestock feed needs.
c. The economic benefits of the product.
This activity is expected to reduce or eliminate damage to existing land as well as a source of animal feed so that costs for animal feed are reduced and profit margins are increased.