Potential and management of mangrove ecosystem in South Jailolo Sub-district, West Halmahera, North Moluccas

Abstract

Abstract. Taher MM, Kamal MM, Zairion. 2012. Potential and management of mangrove ecosystem in South Jailolo Sub-district of West Halmahera, North Moluccas. Bonorowo Wetlands 2: 19-30. Mangrove ecosystem in South Jailolo District has many functions for the coastal area. This is a concern because the extent of mangrove ecosystems decreases from year to year due to the exploitation and conversion for various purposes without considering the ecological and physical functions of mangrove ecosystems. This research aims to describe the potential and existing conditions of the mangrove ecosystem and give a directive policy strategy for managing the mangrove ecosystem in this area. This study aims to determine the condition of mangrove ecosystems in the District of South Jailolo, assessing the potential ecological and economic impacts of mangrove ecosystems and how significant a reduction in mangrove area over the past 17 years, and then set the strategy of sustainable management of mangrove ecosystems This research using primary and secondary data. Primer data gathering is done by sampling, field observation, questioner, the open interview ended, and in-depth interview in the research area—secondary data gathering by unraveling various literature and related institutions. Although the reduction in mangrove forest area is still in small quantities, to maintain sustainability and ecological function, it needs management strategies. Results of analysis for management strategies found that is conservation to preserve the mangrove ecosystem area (34%), managing the mangrove ecosystem as ecotourism (32%), conservation of mangrove land as aquaculture area (21%), and make local regulations for the management of mangrove ecosystems (13%).