Peran Pemerintah Kabupaten Bireuen Dalam Pengembangan Hutan Rakyat Untuk Meningkatkan Perekonomian Masyarakat Gampong Kubu Raya

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Abstract: Forestry has problems at this time, one of which is the large number of land conversions (conversion) carried out by the community, especially Bireuen district. Efforts that can be made by the government in anticipating and minimizing it are involving the community in developing community forests. This type of research is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach. Based on the data analysis and theory described, the role of the Bireuen district government has given a very positive response. The amount of attention from the government and related agencies to support community forest development is an initiative and an inspiration for the community to participate in supporting the program. The concrete manifestation of the role of the Bireuen district government in developing community forests in the Kubu Raya village, namely: (1) Providing counseling to the community about the importance of forest development in an area, (2) Providing assistance with plant seeds, (3) Providing budget assistance as capital in forest management the people, (4) Providing the necessary infrastructure, (5) Facilitating certain parties who wish to be involved in supporting the implementation of the community forest development program in Bireuen district. The existence of this program can provide knowledge to the community on the importance of preserving forests and increasing land use value while increasing the income of the people who manage community forests. Keywords: Role of Bireuen Regency Government, Community Forest