Abstract
Forest resources have multifaceted potential that can provide economic, environmental, and social benefits to the communities surrounding the forest. One of the government’s efforts to improve community welfare is through the establishment of Community Forests (HKm). In Lombok Tengah, HKm in Aik Bual Village has provided the opportunity for local communities to manage forest resources, particularly non-timber forest products (NTFPs). This study aims to analyze the contribution of NTFPs to the income of farming households in Aik Bual. The results show that the annual income from NTFPs for farmers is IDR 37.264.276, with NTFPs contributing 93% to the family income. This highlights the community's dependence on non-timber forest products for economic sustainability. Further development of sectors beyond NTFPs is recommended to reduce dependency and diversify income sources.