Pemanfaatan Akar Jati (Tectona grandis) sebagai Bahan Baku Kerajinan dan Furnitur di Kabupaten Bojonegoro serta Pemanfaatannya sebagai Buku Ilmiah Populer

Abstract

Utilization is a process of using something with a specific purpose. One of the many utilizations found is the utilization of natural resources (SDA). Teak wood is a wood that has distinctive characteristics which have high quality in terms of strength, durability and durability. Teak has slow growth and is annual in age, based on its morphological characteristics teak wood must be utilized all parts in order to streamline existing natural resources. Teak efficiency by processing waste by making high-value products, namely as crafts and furniture. The purpose of this research is to find out how to obtain raw materials, the manufacturing process and analyze the economic value of the product. The type of research used is descriptive exploratory located at UD Wahyu Jati, UD Wahyu Jati Jaya, and UD Gali Karya in Geneng Village, Margomulyo District, Bojonegoro Regency, East Java Province. The research was conducted from June to August 2023. Research procedures by making observations, determining samples, collecting data, and compiling books. The results showed that there are 12 products derived from teak roots that have different economic values. Teak roots as crafts and furniture have their own characteristics which are unique, attractive and natural. The percentage of respondents' approval of wood identification with a percentage of 90, 59%. The economic value of the product ranges from Rp. 40,000.00 to Rp. 2,500,000.00.