Almasdi
Syahza, Suwondo, Djaimi Bakce, Besri Nasrul, Riyadi
Mustofa
The majority of regions in Riau Province are
coastal areas and many communities live on land that is dominated by peat. Peat
ecosystems have unique characteristics, as they are classified as wetland
areas, while also possessing regions of terrestrial land. Poor maintenance of
these ecosystems can cause a variety of issues such as forest fires, drought,
flooding, biodiversity loss, increasing emissions, climate change, and social
community changes. The purpose of this paper is to formulate a model of peatland
utilization based on local wisdom and community welfare, in an effort to
support the sustainable management of peat ecosystems in Riau Province. The
main commodities of the coastal community are agriculture, coconut, rubber, oil
palm, sago, coffee, cocoa, areca nut. Therefore, an understanding of the use of
peatlands is needed. This is to prevent damage to the peatland ecosystem,
maintain biodiversity, store carbon, produce oxygen, and manage water. Policies
and strategies for managing the peat ecosystem are carried out through the
development of socio-economic and community culture to realize people’s welfare
based on local wisdom. The management and use of peatlands have contributed to
the economy, even as the main source of livelihood for coastal communities.
Utilization of peatlands based on local wisdom can maintain a sustainable peat
ecosystem.
Citation: Syahza, A ., Suwondo., Bakce, D., Nasrul, B., Mustofa, R., (2020). Utilization of Peatlands Based on Local Wisdom and Community Welfare in Riau Province, Indonesia. International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning. Vol. 15, No. 7, pages. 1119-1126. https://doi.org/10.18280/ijsdp.150716