Philosophical View on Fulfilling Community Economic Needs Through Non-Timber Forest Products in the Context of Community Forest Management
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https://doi.org/10.71024/ecobios.2026.v3i1.78Keywords:
Non-timber forest products, Community forest, Environmental philosophy, Sustainable forest management, Community participationAbstract
Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) play a crucial role in supporting rural livelihoods while contributing to the sustainable management of community forests. However, the utilization of NTFPs is often predominantly viewed from an economic perspective, with limited consideration of environmental ethics and ecological sustainability. Integrating anthropocentric, ecocentric, and biocentric perspectives provides a more comprehensive framework for understanding the balance between community welfare and forest conservation. This study aims to analyze the practices of utilizing NTFPs to meet community economic needs, examine the relationship between NTFP utilization, forest ecosystem sustainability, and community participation, and explore these practices through the perspectives of environmental philosophy. The research employed a qualitative descriptive approach using a case study design in community forest areas. Data were collected through field observations, semi-structured interviews with community members, community forest managers, and local stakeholders, as well as documentation studies. The collected data were analyzed using an interactive qualitative analysis model involving data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that NTFPs significantly contribute to household income diversification while encouraging active community participation in sustainable forest management. Traditional ecological knowledge and local institutions strengthen conservation practices and promote responsible resource utilization. From an environmental philosophy perspective, NTFP management reflects a dynamic interaction among anthropocentric, ecocentric, and biocentric values, demonstrating that economic benefits can be harmonized with ecological integrity and ethical responsibility. These findings highlight the importance of integrating environmental ethics into community forest management policies to achieve socially equitable, economically viable, and ecologically sustainable development.
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