Year: 2026 | Month: April | Volume: 13 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 46-58
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20260404
Knowledge of the Tiger Forest Farmers Group in the Pulau Laut Sebuku Forest Management Unit in the Implementation of Mangrove Rehabilitation
Tajuddin1, Mahrus Aryadi2, Syarifuddin Kadir3
1,2,3Department of Forestry, Master Program of Forestry, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarbaru, Indonesia.
Corresponding Author: Tajuddin
ABSTRACT
This study aims to analyze the level of knowledge and perception of the Tiger Forest Farmers Group (KTH) in the Sebuku Island Forest Management Unit (KPH) regarding mangrove rehabilitation and its impact on community empowerment. The method used was a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection through surveys, in-depth interviews, and direct observation. The results of the study showed that most KTH members understand the ecological and economic benefits of mangrove ecosystems, although there were still limitations in the technical aspects of rehabilitation. The impact of mangrove rehabilitation on the community can be seen in three main aspects. Environmentally, this activity has succeeded in increasing mangrove vegetation cover, which contributes to the prevention of abrasion and the improvement of coastal habitats. Socially, mangrove rehabilitation strengthened community solidarity through participation in mangrove planting and management activities. From an economic perspective, this program opened up mangrove-based business opportunities, such as ecotourism and mangrove-based processed products, although the economic benefits were not yet evenly distributed. To improve the effectiveness of mangrove rehabilitation, community empowerment strategies are needed through technical capacity building, mangrove-based economic diversification, and institutional strengthening and collaboration with the government and the private sector. A participatory approach that involves the community in every stage of rehabilitation is a key to the success of this program.
Keywords: rehabilitation, mangroves, ecotourism, Sabuku Island Forest Management Unit
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