Forest Conservation Partnership in Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park

Forest conservation partnerships are efforts to mitigate these threats by involving communities in conservation and empowerment activities. This study aimed to evaluate the implementation of conservation partnerships in Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park. This study uses mixed methods based on evaluative research using a logic model. Qualitative data collection techniques were used in step 1). In-depth interviews; 2) observations; and 3) secondary data collection. In the quantitative approach, data collection techniques were carried out using a questionnaire with a Likert scale for 12 members of KTH Ciaul Maju Bersama. The results showed that conservation efforts between the Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park manager and KTH Ciaul Maju Bersama were effective. The Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park Manager has benefited from this partnership, including the existence of mutually beneficial cooperation between the manager and the community around the forest to preserve the forest and utilize the results in accordance with the cooperation agreement. KTH Maju Bersama, the party granted access rights to non-timber forest products and acts as an agent of change in conservation activities. This research recommends that in implementing sustainable forest conservation partnerships, partnerships should consider alternative livelihoods for communities around the national park to prevent them from irresponsible actions against the national park ecosystem.