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Valuasi Ekonomi Pemanfaatan Langsung Hutan Mangrove Oleh Masyarakat Di Kelurahan Lakologou, Liabuku dan Lowu-Lowu, Kota Baubau
Jurnal Perencanaan Wilayah, Vol. 9 No. 1 (2024), hlm. 36–43
Abstrak
The distribution of mangrove forests in Lakologou, Liabuku, and Lowu-lowu sub-districts, Baubau City, is degraded due to land conversion into ponds and excessive utilization by the community. This study aims to analyze the ecological condition, utilization, and economic valuation of mangrove forests in the region. The research was conducted descriptively with vegetation observations, community surveys, and pond owners in the three villages. Observations also included coastlines and economic activities related to mangrove ecosystems. Mangrove area in the study area reached 109.71 ha, consisting of six plant species, namely: Avicennia marina, Rhizophora mucronata, Ceriops tagal, Sonneratia alba, S. caesiolaris, and Nypa fruticans. The analysis showed that mangroves were in poor condition. Valuation of the direct benefits of mangrove ecosystems included fishing (Rp20,000,000/ha/year), aquaculture (Rp16,000,000/ha/year), firewood (Rp7,500,000/ha/year), crabs (Rp2,880,000/ha/year), and nipa leaves (Rp533,333/ha/year). Total direct benefits reached Rp46,913,333/ha/year. This research emphasizes the importance of sustainable management to prevent further damage and maintain mangrove ecosystems that have high economic value for local communities.