Abstract
There are several factors suspected of ineffective rehabilitation and conservation of the Meru Betiri National Park. These important factors need to be identified to improve the management of the park. The purpose of this study was to identify and examine the relationship between the factors that influence the achievement of rehabilitation and conservation of the park. The method of this research used a systematic approach to be identified, analyzed, and explained the influential critical factors. Data and information collection was carried out through interviews with experts, management of Meru Betiri National Park, Jember Regency Government and then Focus Group Discussions with stakeholders and farmers. The information and data obtained were analyzed using Interpretative Structural Modeling (ISM). The results showed the three critical factors in achieving the purpose of the programs, such as the synergy between the management of the park and Jember district government; availability of appropriate technology; and the development of institutional capacity for local communities, then the three critical factors of institutional role are Meru Betiri National Park; and Development Planning Agency of Jember Regency; and Higher Education. The implication of this study is a policy intervention is needed to improve the management of Meru Betiri National Park in the future.
Highlights
National park preserves the unimpaired natural and cultural resources, it has a very important function, such as the life support system, protect and maintain biodiversity, regulate water management, prevent flooding and erosion, prevent seawater intrusion, maintain soil fertility, and a place for recreation as well as education for the community (Harte, 2000)
The results of the study are in the form of structural information from the system with an explanation of the hierarchical relationship between one sub element and other sub elements accompanied by the classification of sub
There are two important factors that affect the rehabilitation, conservation and strengthening of the institutional capacity of local communities in the Meru Betiri National Park are the purpose of the system and the role of institutions in the system
Summary
National park preserves the unimpaired natural and cultural resources, it has a very important function, such as the life support system, protect and maintain biodiversity, regulate water management, prevent flooding and erosion, prevent seawater intrusion, maintain soil fertility, and a place for recreation as well as education for the community (Harte, 2000). Meru Betiri National Park is a forest protected by the Indonesian government, this area is located between Jember Regency and Banyuwangi Regency. Through these very important functions, the government and the local community surround the park are required to maintain the preservation of Meru Betiri National Park. The park adopted a strategic policy by making the villages around Meru Betiri National Park a conservation and ecotourism village by involving local communities to maintain security and rehabilitate the area
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