Planting Pattern in Agroforestry and Biodiversity in Sarolangun Area Jambi

Abstract

The agroforestry pattern implemented has yielded very good results for the local village community. Local villages get economic resources as well as staples for their daily meals. This research finds out how to choose good plants for agroforestry and how the agroforestry planting pattern is in accordance with the tree planting scheme in the forest, starting from the bushes first and then the big trees. The method used is the observation method, namely the researcher will first observe the cropping pattern of the agroforestry found. The researcher will carry out the method of making a floor plan, namely, the researcher will create a floor plan to find out the layout of the planting of agroforestry plants. Then carry out a survey method to determine the types of plants and how to plant them on agroforestry land. The interview method was carried out to determine how farmers choose plant species, the factors underlying the selection of plant species, and how to plant them on agroforestry land.