DIVERSITY OF VEGETATION AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION OF WATER RESOURCES CONSERVATION IN MALANG REGION

Abstract

In recent decades water sources shrink in some areas national and global levels. It proportional directly of population growth. The high demand for settlement and agricultural be one factor contributing to the degradation of water quality and resource functions. This study aims to identification of diversity vegetation in the ??water resources area and the level of community participation in conservation efforts. The study was conducted with a mixed method through observation and interviews to the local community. The results revealed that the diversity of the vegetation in the area of ??Dandang water resources which medium category tree habitus (h'= 1.42); habitus bush (h'= 1.61); and habitus herbs (h'= 2.29), there are 26 species from 15 family are 9 tree, 6 bush, and 12 herbs. The level of participation is still at the whim and limited operational support strength (0.80%). In the aspect of social capital includes communications between the parties and organizing resources is a sufficient condition (58%). However, the involvement aspect community and village governments in conservation efforts is still weak (38%). The condition is aggravated by the lack of policies and regulations of the village (38%). Policy interventions and regulations is more important, as well as socialization and mentoring programs to realize the conservation of Dandang water resources sustainability.