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Agroforestry is a sustainable land management system where trees coexist with food crops or pasture, creating ecological and economic synergies. Strategic land use management involves evaluating potential and optimal land use to enhance economic and social conditions through participatory processes and stakeholder engagement. Implementing effective land management practices on an appropriate scale supports productivity, agricultural systems, and ensures sustainable food production to meet community needs. This study focuses on the impact of the transition from Perhutani's agroforestry to Universitas Brawijaya Forest (UBF) management in the UB Forest of Karangploso sub-district, covering Tawangargo, Donowarih, and Ngenep villages. Data collection utilized a mixed-method approach including questionnaires, in-depth interviews, site observations, and secondary data. The triangulation technique, combining quantitative and qualitative data, was applied for analysis. Results indicated a significant improvement in socioeconomic aspects, including total economic income, social interaction, and infrastructure, perceived by 67% of respondents after the transition from Perhutani to UBF management. The study revealed that 70% of farmers are aware of their reliance on the UB Forest tumpangsari agroforestry system. Moreover, 88.86% strongly agreed that tumpangsari agroforestry yields contribute significantly to their family income, while 84.57% affirmed its importance as a source of raw materials for food and living expenses. However, 76% of farmers expressed a neutral stance on the use of tumpangsari crops for medicinal purposes alongside consumption and income generation. Additionally, 82.29% strongly agreed that UB Forest management supports tumpangsari agroforestry, leading to increased family income. In conclusion, this study highlights that the transition from Perhutani to UBF management markedly enhanced socioeconomic aspects, including economic income, social interactions, and infrastructure. It further underscores the crucial role of tumpangsari activities as a primary income source for the traditional farming community at UBF, crucial for their livelihood sustainability.
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