MANGROVE OF BERAU: ECOLOGICAL CONDITION, FISHERIES, AND MANAGEMENT OPTIONS

Ivana Yuniarti, Triyanto Triyanto, Nirmalasari Idha Wijaya, Fajar Sumi Lestari, Fajar Setiawan, Sutrisno Sutrisno

Abstract


Mangrove area of Berau District, East Kalimantan Province is an important buffering zone for Derawan Islands. It also becomes a distinctive habitat for commercial fisheries commodity. Land conversion into shrimp ponds has threatened its sustainability. This paper summarizing its ecological condition, fisheries, and management options presents a guideline for the decision makers about what strategies can be applied in conserving the mangrove sustainability. Overall, the ecological condition is proven to support sustainable fisheries practice; such as shrimp and crab silvofisheries. Moreover, the calculation of firewood economic value shows that a sustainable commercial firewood production is another option that can be established to support local economic activities. In addition, a well managing ecotourism may be considered by local government considering its potential for local economic growth.


Keywords


Mangrove; fisheries; ecotourism; management; Berau

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15578/ifrj.22.1.2016.37-42


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