Economic Valuation As a Basis for Sustainable Mangrove Resource Management: A Case in East Sinjai, South Sulawesi
Abstract: Diversity of
mangrove function generates both tangible and intangible benefits and services
causing its overall value is not easily recognized hence often overlooked in
coastal areas development. The study used the total economic value as a
framework for estimating the values of the different uses of mangroves in East
Sinjai Sub District, South Sulawesi. Survey method was carried out from
September 2014-February 2015. The
results showed that total value of mangrove ecosystems in East Sinjai with
total area of 758 ha is IDR37,535,809,496year-1. Those values were derived from
direct benefits (polyculture fish pond, catching aquatic biota such as fish,
shrimp, crab and milkfish, collecting fuelwood and bats catching) and from
indirect benefits i.e. its function to evade abrasion and sea water intrusion,
its function as carbon sink and sequestration, its biodiversity values and its
existence benefits. The problem that should be anticipated is potential
expansion of polyculture fishpond which drives clearing intact mangrove forests
as it contributes quick and direct income to local people. The research results
are expected could be used as a consideration for local government in
formulating recommendations for sustainable mangrove management in East
Sinjai.
Author: Sri Suharti, Dudung
Darusman, Bramasto Nugroho, Leti Sundawati
Journal Code: jpkehutanangg160008