Socio-Economic Sustainability Analysis of Alue Simantok Community Forestry, Peudada District, Bireuen Regency

Community Forestry (HKm) management aims to balance ecological functions with economic welfare; however, it is frequently confronted with commodity price volatility and weak market access. This study analyzes the socio-economic sustainability of the Alue Simantok HKm in Bireuen Regency, focusing on the profitability of superior commodities and social capital. Using a mixed-methods approach with a survey of 61 Forest Farmers Group (KTH) members, this study evaluates the businesses of Jernang (Dragon’s Blood), Forest Honey, Stingless Bee Honey (Kelulut), and Rattan.The results indicate that the HKm program successfully increased members' average income from IDR 1,500,000 to IDR 3,000,000 per month. Financial feasibility analysis reveals extreme efficiency disparities; the Jernang commodity recorded the highest R/C Ratio (122.8) due to minimal input costs (natural subsidies), yet it carries the highest price volatility risk. Conversely, rattan processing and honey businesses demonstrate stability through product value addition. Socially, the Kenduri Glee tradition functions as social capital that strengthens group cohesion. The study concludes that HKm sustainability cannot rely on a single extractive commodity; strategies for product diversification (downstreaming) and branding strengthening are required to mitigate market risks