STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL-BASED SCHOOL MODEL IN VILLAGE AROUND PROTECTED VILLAGE AREAS (CASE STUDY: BARUSARI VILLAGE, INDONESIA)

Abstract

Darajat Protection Forest has been changed due to deforestation triggered by increased population growth and socio-economic activities of people living in villages around the forest area. The socio-economic activities of the forest community, making protected forest land converted to horticultural agricultural land, which has increased forest destruction leading to an increase in natural disasters. In addition, the management of the forest area has not received the attention of all parties, especially the people who live in the forest area do not prioritize environmental management and conservation efforts.Efforts to raise awareness about the environment must start early, both at home and at school, and implemented in everyday life. Schools are an effective place for changing the behavior of young people to care and love the environment, and to actively participate in preserving the environment in forest areas. Based on this, the model of environment-based school management (Green School) in schools in the forest area with multistakeholder collaboration can be an alternative solution in improving environmental attitudes through learning and habituation and considering environmental aspects in life. The strategy is implemented through the development of an environment-based curriculum, development of extracurricular activity, management of environmental-friendly supporting facilities and environment-based school management.Based on the results of program evaluation through with non-parametric statistical analysis (Wilxocon Test), it was found that there was a positive influence given by the environment-based school program (Green School) on the management of the school environment, and pro-enviromental hygiene behaviour of students at the Darajat Protected Forest Area elementary school. The benefit of this research is knowing the success of the program and as a recommendation that the "Green School" program can be effectively developed in locations with similar criteria.