Rifa' Atunnisa, Trida Ridho Fariz, Abdul Jabbar, Pawit Indra Permana, Dwi Rahmawati, Habil Sultan

Mangroves in Nipah Panjang Village: Spatial Distribution and Utilization

Introduction

Mangroves in nipah panjang village: spatial distribution and utilization. Analyze mangrove distribution & utilization in Nipah Panjang, Indonesia. Discover deforestation trends, local policies, and sustainable community uses: honey, crab farming, ecotourism.

Abstract

Nipah Panjang Village in Kubu Raya Regency, Indonesia, has diverse mangrove forest vegetation. Meanwhile, the mangrove forest in Nipah Panjang Village has the potential threat of deforestation, so it is necessary to develop a management strategy. A mangrove management directive can be compiled with mangrove biophysical data and the social conditions of the surrounding community. Therefore, this study aims to examine the distribution of mangrove forest areas and their utilization by the community in Nipah Panjang Village. The method used in this study was GIS analysis to determine the distribution of mangrove forest areas. In this study, observations and interviews were carried out to determine the use of mangrove forests. The study results show that from 2013 through 2018, there was around 3.12 Ha of deforestation. Deforestation that occurred was much lower than the previous year. It was due to the implementation of a devolution policy that granted village forest permits in Nipah Panjang Village. Currently, the forms of utilization of mangrove forests in Nipah Panjang Village are the farming (apiculture) of kelulut honey, forest honey farming, and crab farming with the concept of silvofishery and the development of ecotourism. This form of utilization needs to be maximized so that the community's welfare increases, ultimately maintaining the mangrove forest.

Review

This study, "Mangroves in Nipah Panjang Village: Spatial Distribution and Utilization," addresses a critical ecological and social issue concerning mangrove forests in Kubu Raya Regency, Indonesia. The abstract clearly articulates the importance of mangrove ecosystems, the threat of deforestation, and the necessity for effective management strategies. By aiming to map the spatial distribution and understand community utilization, the research provides foundational data essential for informed decision-making. The geographical focus on Nipah Panjang Village allows for a localized and context-specific examination, which is crucial for developing practical and sustainable conservation initiatives that directly benefit the local community. Methodologically, the study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining GIS analysis for spatial distribution with observations and interviews for understanding community utilization patterns. A key finding highlights a significant reduction in deforestation, with only 3.12 Ha lost between 2013 and 2018, which is attributed to the successful implementation of a devolution policy granting village forest permits. This suggests a positive impact of community-led management. Furthermore, the study identifies several forms of sustainable utilization, including apiculture (kelulut and forest honey), crab farming via silvofishery, and ecotourism development. These findings are presented as crucial avenues for enhancing community welfare and, consequently, fostering mangrove forest maintenance. While the abstract provides a compelling overview, several points warrant further consideration. The successful reduction in deforestation due to the devolution policy is a significant strength and merits deeper exploration within the full paper regarding its mechanisms and transferable lessons. However, the abstract could benefit from providing more contextual data for the deforestation comparison, such as the rate of loss in "the previous year," to fully appreciate the reported reduction. Additionally, while the study provides data *for* management strategy development, it's not explicitly stated whether a specific strategy or directive was *developed* as part of its outcomes. Future work could build upon these findings by conducting a detailed impact assessment of each utilization form on both ecological health and community livelihoods, and by proposing concrete, actionable management strategies directly derived from the research. Overall, this study offers valuable insights into sustainable mangrove management through community engagement, making a relevant contribution to local conservation efforts.

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