Video Profil LMDH Banyurip Lestari 2023

Summary

Desa Banyu Urip, located in the easternmost part of Sragen, Central Java, is a village with a rich natural potential, including forests and the Banyu Urip Reservoir. The village has been working on sustainable forest management through the LMDH Banyuurip Lestari group, which partners with Perum Perhutani. The group has initiated various programs such as environmental education, socialization of herbal product registration, and skills training. These efforts aim to ensure the preservation of local ecosystems while improving the livelihoods of the community, particularly through agroforestry and sustainable land use practices.

Takeaways

• 😀 Desa Banyu Urip is located in the eastern part of Sragen, Central Java, covering an area of 1,116.85 hectares and is rich in natural resources like forests and the Embung Banyu Urip.
• 🌳 The village is divided into three kebayanan (neighborhoods): Global, Betek, and Jarak, with a total of 24 neighboring areas.
• 🌿 Desa Banyu Urip borders a forest area managed by Perum Perhutani KPH Surakarta, and most of the villagers work as forest farmers.
• 🌱 The village has a community-based forest management organization called LMDH Banyuurip Lestari, recognized by the government since 2019 as a social forestry group.
• 🌍 The forestry extension activities in the village, supported by forestry officers, focus on raising awareness about the importance of preserving the forest and surrounding environment.
• 🎓 Local environmental education activities include programs like nature schools involving students from UNS (Sebelas Maret University) and SD Negeri Banyuurip 1.
• 🔬 LMDH Banyuurip has also collaborated with UNS on various initiatives, such as introducing Sacha Inchi products and holding workshops on eco-friendly tote bags and herbal products.
• 👩‍🔬 Forestry extension activities include the promotion of sustainable agricultural and forestry practices, such as the processing of Sacha Inchi seeds into oils and roasted nuts.
• 💧 The village faced a severe drought in 2019, highlighting the importance of water sources and the need for sustainable forest management to maintain these vital resources.
• 🌲 The forestry extension officers assist local farmer groups like LMDH Banyuurip Lestari by providing support in forest management and helping to address local poverty through sustainable practices.

Q & A

What is the location of Desa Banyu Urip?

Desa Banyu Urip is located in the eastern part of Sragen, Central Java, within the Janar subdistrict.

What is the total area of Desa Banyu Urip?

The total area of Desa Banyu Urip is 1,116.85 hectares.

What natural resources are available in Desa Banyu Urip?

Desa Banyu Urip has natural resources in the form of forests and a reservoir called Embung Banyu Urip.

What are the three divisions (kebayanan) in Desa Banyu Urip?

The three divisions in Desa Banyu Urip are Kebayanan Global, Kebayanan Betek, and Kebayanan Jarak.

What is the main livelihood of the people in Desa Banyu Urip?

The main livelihood of the people in Desa Banyu Urip is farming, especially forest farming, and they are organized into a forest community group called LMDH Banyuurip Lestari.

What is LMDH Banyuurip Lestari, and when was it recognized by the government?

LMDH Banyuurip Lestari is a forest community group, and it was recognized by the government as a social forestry group with a partnership scheme in 2019.

How does LMDH Banyuurip Lestari contribute to the local community?

LMDH Banyuurip Lestari organizes activities such as environmental education, training in making eco-friendly products, and developing local businesses from forest resources.

What role do forestry extension workers play in Desa Banyu Urip?

Forestry extension workers in Desa Banyu Urip introduce the importance of maintaining forests and the surrounding environment, and they facilitate activities like school programs and socialization events with local farmers.

How did the people of Desa Banyu Urip manage the drought in 2019?

In 2019, the people of Desa Banyu Urip experienced a severe drought lasting seven months. They sought assistance from the government and other organizations to restore the environment and ensure water sources were preserved.

What initiatives have been introduced to improve the local environment and economy in Desa Banyu Urip?

Initiatives include organizing training on eco-printing with local plants, creating herbal products from plants like empon-empon, and processing Sacha Inchi seeds into products like oil and roasted seeds.