XI WORLD FORESTRY CONGRESS

Antalya, Turkey, 13 to 22 October 1997




VOLUME 3, TOPIC 15


A. K. Mukerji1




    CONSERVATION AND UTILIZATION OF RAINFOREST MEDICINAL PLANT IN MERU BETIRI NATIONAL PARK, INDONESIA

    Ervizal AM. Zuhud1, Arif Aliadi2 and Indra Arinal3

    Conservation and utilization of rainforest medicinal plants are the principal of The Indonesian Tropical Forest Medicinal Plant (ITFMP) Program. The program is based on the World Conservation Strategy (WCS) released in 1980. Principles contained in the WCS are very important and if applied would contribute to sustainable development. However, this strategy will stay a concept on paper if not followed by appropriate programs in the field.

    The ITFMP Program implemented by the Consortium of Faculty of Forestry, Bogor Agricultural University and the Indonesian Tropical Institute since 1992 endorsed by the MacArthur Foundation-USA aims to apply the WCS by developing medicinal plants. The medicinal plants are chosen since they have an important economic potential. In addition, they can assist in promoting conservation values among people particularly those living near the forests.

    Keywords: conservation, medicinal plants, community development, agroforestry

    1 Faculty of Forestry, Bogor Agricultural University, Kampus IPB Darmaga P.O Box 168
    2 The Indonesian Tropical Institute (LATIN), Jl. Citarum No. 12 Bogor 16152
    3 Sub Balai Konservasi Sumberdaya Alam Jawa Timur II, Jl. Jawa No. 36 Jember




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