Community participation model in attempt to preserve mangrove ecosystems (Study: Pariaman Utara Sub-District, Pariaman City, West Sumatera)

Abstract

This research is located in a mangrove forest covering 18 Ha, which is still far from ideal conditions. The problem of this research is the decreasing mangrove forest due to rapid development activities in coastal areas. This research aims to analyze the structure of mangrove vegetation, the relevance between internal and external factors with the level of community participation in mangrove ecosystem management, and make models of community participation and its correlation with the structure of mangrove vegetation in North Pariaman District, Pariaman City. Plot sampling and purposive sampling were used to collect vegetation data, while accidental sampling was used to collect community participation data. A total of 98 participants were collected as samples. This number was calculated based on Slovin Formula. Community participation models were made using ordinal regression. The results showed that the density of mangrove vegetation structure is 841 Ind / Ha. In conclusion, the mangroves are categorized as damaged, and all of the participation stages are categorized as low. There is a formula to increase participation level, and it varies at each stage, consisting of several variables such as occupation, age, and period of stay.