NILAI MANFAAT HUTAN MANGROVE DI DESA SAUSU PEORE KECAMATAN SAUSU KABUPATEN PARIGI MOUTONG
Abstract: Mangrove forest is a
typical ecosystem in tropical regions, which have multiple benefits and effects
especially on the social, economic and ecological aspects. This study was aimed
to know direct and indirect benefits of mangrove forest by analyze and quantify
its value to Indonesian currency (IDR). The study was conducted at Sausu Peore
village, Sausu sub-district, Parigi Moutong regency, Central Sulawesi, from
March through May 2014. The method used in this study was based on the market
price. Respondents were selected by purposive sampling method. Identification
and quantification of the use natural resources was done by assessment on the
market and replacement price. The results showed that direct benefits of the
mangrove forests in this area are firewoods, wood as construction materials,
fishs, shellfish, crabs, and bats, while indirects benefits of the mangrove
forests is as a buffer on coastal aberration. The economic value of direct
benefits was IDR. 513,499,753, while the value of indirect benefits was IDR.
499,655,240, so the total value of all benefits was IDR.1,013,164,993.
Penulis: Abner Widoyo Motoku,
Syukur Umar, Bau Toknok
Kode Jurnal: jpkehutanandd140084
