SWOT analysis for orchid conservation in a forest at Mount Sanggara, West Java, Indonesia

Abstract

Abstract. Fardhani I, Kisanuki H, Parikesit. 2018. SWOT analysis for orchid conservation in a forest at Mount Sanggara, West Java, Indonesia. Asian J Ethnobiol 1: 69-74. Mount Sanggara, West Java, Indonesia, precisely in the Legok Jero area, has orchid diversity consisting of 46 epiphytic and 4 terrestrial. The diversity indexes (H’) were categorized as a medium for epiphytic and terrestrial species. The problems in Mount Sanggara are due to the conversion of forest into a coffee plantation and illegal logging, although the forest status is protected forest. Besides, orchids are also threatened by illegal collecting. Strategic management is needed to solve these problems. This study aimed to create the proper strategies to manage the forest in a sustainable way for orchid species, surrounding villages, companies, and the sustainability of the orchid community itself. This paper explores internal and external factors by SWOT analysis to formulate management strategies. Structured and unstructured interviews and questionnaires gathered data. The instruments were distributed to the company and stakeholders, farmers, and residents. Several approaches were proposed from the SWOT analysis to optimize the strengths and opportunities to overcome the weaknesses and avoid the threats. Consequently, the proposed methods can be an alternative for stakeholders to manage this forest sustainably for residents and the orchid community itself.