Maleo Conservation Development by Local Communities: A Case Study of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal Poso’s CSR Program in Sumara Jaya Village

Abstract

Maleo is one of the most interesting and unique endemic birds in Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia. This bird is known for its exciting and unique breeding behavior. Maleo belongs to the family Megapodiidae. According to the Regulations of the Minister (PERMEN) of the Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia (KLHK), no. P.20/MENLHK/SETJEN/KUM.I/6/2018 regarding the protected species of plants and animals, the maleo bird is designated as a protected animal. The research was carried out at a Maleo bird conservation site located in Sumara Jaya village in Morowali Utara district, Province of Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia. Conservation of maleo birds is not other than one of the CSR programs of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal Poso in cooperation with BKSDA Sulawesi Tengah through the Seksi Konservasi Wilayah II Poso. The aim of this research is to find out the shape and level of participation of the local community in the conservation program of Maleo in the village of Sumara Jaya. The results of this study show that there are three people from the local community in the village of Sumara Jaya who are actively engaged as robbers in the Pertamina Bersama Maleo program. They play a role in monitoring the nest and protecting the habitat.