Pelatihan Seleksi Pohon Plus, Budidaya, Hama-Penyakit, dan Perbenihan Guna Menunjang Sertifikasi Benih Tanaman Hutan

Abstract

Sengon (Falcataria falcata) is a fast-growing tree widely cultivated as a multipurpose species. The most common pests and diseases attacking sengon are the stem borer (Xystrocera festiva) gall rust disease caused by the fungus Uromicladium falcatarum. Socialization and training on plus-tree breeding for sengon are crucial so that forest village communities can grow sengon that is more resistant to pests and diseases, thereby increasing the productivity of community forests. This activity aimed to provide comprehensive socialization and training to forest village communities and relevant stakeholders regarding the identification of pests and diseases, plus-tree breeding (including seed technology and certification), and sengon cultivation. The activity was held on June 10, 2025, at the SPTH Office of the West Java Forestry Service, and was attended by 30 participants, 4 speakers, 5 assistants, and 3 supporting staff members to facilitate the Dospulkam activity. The training covered four core topics: plus tree selection, sengon pests and diseases, sengon cultivation and site quality, and forest seed technology. A practical session on plus-tree selection was attended by all participants to deepen their understanding of the plus-tree material presented. The success of the training in imparting knowledge was evaluated by calculating pretest and post-test scores. The results indicated that all training materials showed an increase in post-test scores, particularly the forest pest and disease material, which rose by 6 points, although the seed technology and forest certification material showed no increase in scores. The main constraint in implementing this activity was the limited time available to the Dospulkam 2025 team.