Masoi Development Strategy in Teluk Bintuni: Seizing Market Opportunities

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A research team from the Research and Development Centre for Watershed Management Technology and the Research and Development Centre for Environment and Forestry in Manokwari has formulated a strategy for developing masoi (Cryptocarya massoia) as a non-timber forest product in Teluk Bintuni Regency, West Papua. Masoi is one of Papua's flagship commodities. Its oil is produced by distilling the bark and is used as a raw material for flavouring in food, medicines, perfumes and aromatherapy. Demand for masoi oil is high, both in domestic and overseas markets.

The study used SWOT analysis to map strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The result is that the most suitable strategy is to harness opportunities in order to reduce weaknesses. The research team noted two main steps: socialisation and cultivation training on masoi for indigenous communities, and legal extension to raise legal awareness among communities in resolving land disputes.

For communities living around the forest, masoi is more than just a tree. Its bark is a source of income, with demand coming from overseas markets. Yet without cultivation and secure land tenure, supply from the wild could continue to decline. Cultivation training and the resolution of land disputes are therefore key to ensuring that masoi remains a livelihood support for the people of Teluk Bintuni.

Source and how to cite

This story is based on the research article Development Strategy of Masoi (Cryptocarya massoia (Oken) Kosterm.) as Non-Timber Forest Products in Teluk Bintuni, West Papua With SWOT Analysis by Baharinawati Wilhan Hastanti Baharinawati, Relawan Kuswandi Relawan and Julanda Noya Julanda, published in Jurnal Wasian Vol. 5 No. 1 (2018). The full article is free to read on the Jurnal Wasian website.

Cite the original article (APA 7):

Baharinawati, B. W. H., Relawan, R. K., & Julanda, J. N. (2018). Development Strategy of Masoi (Cryptocarya massoia (Oken) Kosterm.) as Non-Timber Forest Products in Teluk Bintuni, West Papua With SWOT Analysis. Jurnal Wasian, 5(1), 43–56. https://doi.org/10.62142/szg2ve21

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