Protection Of Vulnerable Ecosystems Research Articles

The Sustainable Taman Nasional Gunung Gede Pangrango Ecotourism Policy Scheme

The environmental damage of Taman Nasional Gunung Gede Pangrango (TNGGP) is triggered by visitors or the local community, it can threaten the sustainability of the ecotourism area and disrupt the stability of the ecological are functions. The solving of existing problems is the forming of sustainable ecotourism development policy, that it can preserve and preserve the ecotourism area of TNGGP. This study method was descriptive. The research was analyzed by Analytic Hierarchy Process. AHP is one of the tools to formulate the priorities policies among many intangible factors. The needed ecotourism policy ware TNGGP area conservation, increasing the role of the local community around TNGGP and the enhancing unique ecological experiences for visitors policy. The ecotourism policies must apply based on priority of TNGGP ecosystem protection and preservation, protection of vulnerable ecosystems, activities to improve community welfare around TNGGP, protection of unique and endangered species, providing environmental education to visitors and local community around the TNGPP, management's efforts towards TNGGP entry rates, fostering TNGGP staff to improve services for visitors, and unique ecotourism experience activities and environmental awareness raising for all stakeholders in TNGGP.

What is the ecosystem approach for fisheries management?

Abstract The ecosystem approach for fisheries management is a widely accepted concept and various international instruments require its application. However, there are various interpretations of the ecosystem approach and its application almost always brings about confrontations and resistance among managers, proponents, and stakeholders. This paper categorizes the ecosystem approach into four distinguishable types: bycatch mitigation, multi-species management, protection of vulnerable ecosystems, and integrated approach. Furthermore, the lack of identification and understanding of specific management goals is hampering the application of the ecosystem approach. Unless the stakeholders understand and accept the goals, the ecosystem approach will not succeed.