Function of tree components in agroforestry forms in Bolaromang Village, Buttono District, Gowa Regency

Abstract

Agroforestry is one of the fields of science in recognizing and developing agroforestry systems that have been developed by farmers in tropical or subtropical climates for centuries. Agroforestry system come from combination of forest science with agronomy. The agroforestry system combines forestry enterprises with rural development to create harmony between agricultural intensification and forest conservation. This research was conducted to determinate the structure and composition of plant species, the laying pattern of tree components, and the benefit of tree components in agroforestry systems. The research method is survey method and in-depth interviews at agroforestry cultivators. Data analysis using descriptive and quantitative analysis. Location of the research in Bolaromang Village, Buttono District, Gowa Regency. The result showed a very simple canopy level. The main stratum (tree component) by pine (Pinus merkusii), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus sp.) and suren (Toona sureni). Vegetable plant as agricultural components occupy the bottom stratum. The tree component in an agroforestry system has economic and ecological benefit for the community. From an economic pint of view, it can increase income, apart from agriculture. From an ecological perspective, it functions as a windbreak and fetilize the soil.

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