Scientific Reports (Dec 2024)
Increasing resilience, sustainable village development and land use change in Tarumajaya village of Indonesia
Abstract
Abstract This study explores land use change plans to be utilized fairly, sustainably, and resiliently for the benefit of rural community life in Tarumajaya Village, Indonesia. This study uses a qualitative method, with a case study approach to describe the land use change plan that can be utilized for the benefit of community livelihoods in Tarumajaya Village, Indonesia. This study indicates the need to increase access to land ownership for the Village government and local community. Based on field data, several alternatives can be pursued to expand the access of the community and village government to land, including utilizing part of PT. Lonsum Indofood Tbk’s land, PTPN VIII and Perhutani use change needs to be done to encourage resilient and sustainable village development innovation and realize justice and prosperity for the people of Tarumajaya Village, allocated for: (1) Agricultural Needs of the Rural Community; (2) Reserve Settlements; (3) Cemetery; (4) Health, Governance, and Education Facilities; and (5) Agricultural Areas and other productive ventures managed by the Village government. This study recommends a change of land use from PT. Lonsum Indofood Tbk, Perhutani to be managed by the Tarumajaya Village Government for the sake of sustainable and resilient village development, thus creating justice and prosperity for the community.
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