ABSTRACT.The distribution and utilization of sago plants need to be known in order to be more optimal in its management. The purpose of this study was to analyze the distribution of sago plants in Banjar Regency based on geographic position and habitat type and to analyze the use of sago plants by the community around the sago stand locations in Banjar Regency. The method of determining respondents usingmethod purposive sampling  of 14 respondents from 7 districts in Banjar Regency. Primary data were obtained from interviews with respondents and field observations about the distribution of sago plants based on their habitat type. The data were then analyzed by means of data tabulation and descriptive analysis. The distribution of sago plants in Banjar Regency is located in 7 (seven) sub-districts, namely Aluh-aluh, Astambul, Gambut, Martapura, Simpang Empat, Sungai Tabuk and Karang Intan sub-districts with 23 distribution spots. Habitat types are in the form of peatlands, swamps or riverbanks that are affected by tides. Sago is used by the community in Banjar district, especially on the stems and leaves. Sago stems are generally used as animal feed, the leaves are used for roof processing. The use of sago stalks to process sago flour is only done by people in the Sungai Tabuk sub-district in Banjar Regency. The management of sago production by the community is managed independently with the provision of socialization from the local government and the products are sold using online media.

Keywords:Sago plants; Habitat Type; Distribution; Utilization