Income analysis of community in the essential ecosystem area of Masakambing Island

Abstract

Masakambing Island, located in Masalembu sub-district, Sumenep district, is designated as an Essential Ecosystem Area (EEA). The island is habitats to a surviving wild individual of the abbotti subspecies of the yellow-crested cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea). EEA is an area of important ecosystem value outside of a conservation area that ecologically supports the continuity of life through efforts to conserve biodiversity for the welfare of society and the quality of human life. This study aims to analyze the income of the people in the Essential Ecosystem Area of Masakambing Island. The primary data collected was analyzed using Ordinary Least Square (OLS). The results showed that income was influenced by side jobs income, education, marital status, and household assets. The welfare of the people of Masakambing Island is low compared to those of other sub-districts in the Sumenep district. Therefore, its ecosystem management requires a sustainable use approach by accommodating the ecological, social, and economic needs of the community.