Kerinci is one of regency with the large forest, but sub sector of forestry contributes only 0,04% of GDPKerinci Regency. It’s may possibly by the weakness of forest management and policy of Kerinci RegencyGovernment. Forest production management unit (KPHP) Model Kerinci establishment is one of govermentefforts to achieve sustainable forest management. Therefore, we need research with purpose: (1) to analyzethe role of forest production management unit (KPHP) Model Kerinci in the regional development ofKerinci Regency; (2) to analyze the institutional of forest production management unit (KPHP) ModelKerinci; (3) to analyze region’s readiness forest production management unit (KPHP) Model Kerincidevelopment. The study was conducted in Kerinci Regency. Data were analyzed by total economic value(TEV), institutional analysis, and analytical hierarchy process (AHP). The results showed that the totaleconomic value of natural resources of KPHP Model Kerinci is Rp. 337.839.832.400 in a year, it’s meanthat sub sector of forestry potentially to contribute about 8,38% of GDP Kerinci Regency. To realize thetotal economic values of natural resources of KPHP Model Kerinci, it needs strong institutions. KerinciRegency is ready for KPHP Model Kerinci development, because it’s has the support from stakeholders.