Analisis Performansi dan Disain Kelembagaan Pengelolaan Hutan di Wilayah Pegunungan Bawakaraeng Lompobattang Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan

The objective of the research was to analyze the actual conditions, economic interactions, ecology and social problems in the area, and to formulate institutional system of forest management in Karaeng Lompo. Data collection were conducted through surveying, interviews, focus discussions and literature study. The data were then analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively following the types of data and the objectives of research.The results of the research showed that the forested area in Karaeng Lompo tended to increase the forest degradation level in the area which needs serious attention. The total forest area was 259.174 ha where the area with less vegetation was 124.884 ha (48%), and degraded land was 146.468,63 Ha (39,34%). Number of households found in the area was 6.677 households. Forest area of Karaeng Lompo has ecological, economical and social cultural aspects relationship so then it was recommended to change the management form of the forest into integrated forest units (KPH) model. This model was considered to have an equal level with local technical management unit at Forestry Departement in the provincial level. The area of KPH Karaeng Lompo was managed for environmental protection purposes, water source management, non timber forest products, and limited timber production. Key words: bawakaraeng lompobattang mountain, forest degradation, union of forest management Key words: bawakaraeng lompobattang mountain, forest degradation, union of forest managemen