Numerous ecosystem services provided by nature are essential for human survival and well-being. However, the state of some natural resources and associated ecosystem services may undergo extraordinary changes, particularly in rural areas, due to current global developments. By offering benefits, a socio-ecological system's output has the potential to provide a variety of goods that people use daily. The well-being of human life depends mainly on the benefits provided by natural resources, especially for the poor living in rural areas. However, the degradation of natural resources due to developmental limitations and lack of knowledge of the social-ecological system has also affected the availability of human resource benefits. This study aims to assess the degree of knowledge and awareness among poor households regarding the significance of the natural resources surrounding the study area for their livelihoods. This study used a survey method through a questionnaire form. The respondents were selected by snowball sampling, and a total of 124 questionnaires were distributed around Jerlun, Kedah, Peninsular Malaysia. The research found that poor households had high levels of knowledge since, on average, their understanding of the benefits of natural resource supply ranges between 75 and 100 points. With a high level of knowledge of the benefits of natural resources, the poor household is increasingly concerned about caring for and protecting natural resources and various activities utilising natural resources in their lives.
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