The dynamic of urban and protected areas at Balai Raja Wildlife Reserve, Riau, Indonesia: a social ecology approach

[摘要] The development process has resulted in deforestation. A comprehensive study is needed to obtain an objective solution by integrating the ecological dimension and human dimension. This study was conducted within Balai Raja Wildlife Reserve (BRWR), Bengkalis Regency, Riau Province, Indonesia. We used the social-ecological systems (SES) approach based on local characteristics, categorized into ecological status, social status and actors. Each factoris ranked using Multi-Dimensional Scaling (MDS).BRWR sustainability levels are in moderate condition. The ecological dimension is in a less sustainable state, with leverage: (1) forest conversion; (2) local ecological knowledge; (3) high conservation value. The social dimension is in a less sustainable state, with leverage: (1) community empowerment; (2) social conflict; (3) participation in landscape management. Dimensions actors are on a fairly sustainable status, with leverage: (1) institutional interaction; (2) stakeholder's commitment; (3) law enforcement. We recommend strengthening community empowerment, local ecological knowledge, interaction, and stakeholder commitment.

[发布机构] Center for Environmental Studies, Research and Community Services Institution, Universitas Riau, Kampus Bina Widya, Pekanbaru, Indonesia^1;Departement of Biology Education, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Universitas Riau, Kampus Bina Widya, Pekanbaru, Indonesia^2

[效力级别] 经济学

[关键词] Community empowerments;Local characteristics;Local ecological knowledge;Multi-dimensional scaling;Protected areas;Social ecologies;Social-ecological systems;urban