Damage Level and Mangrove Management Strategy in Togean National Park Area, Central Sulawesi Province

Abstract

This study aims to: (1) determine the potential and condition of the mangrove forest ecosystem in Muara Bandeng Village, Una-una District, Tojo Una-Una Regency. (2) determine the level of damage to mangroves in Muara Bandeng Village, Una-una District, Tojo Una-Una Regency. (3) formulate recommendations for alternative  strategies  for  the  further  development  and  management  of  mangrove forests in Muara Bandeng Village, Una-una District, Tojo Una-Una Regency. The sampling method is the checkered line method. This research is a quantitative descriptive research . The results of the study show the following: (1) The potential of mangrove forests in Muara Bandeng Village, Una – Una Sub-district, Tojo Una – Una Regency can still be developed to help the community's economy with support and direction from the local government and other environmentalist organizations. The condition of the mangrove ecosystem in Muara Bandeng Village is in a damaged condition. (2) Based on  the analysis, it shows  that  the  level  of  damage  to  the mangrove  forest in Muara  Bandeng  Village  is in the damaged  category.  This is supported  by the  results  of the  analysis  of the  level  of damage  to mangroves. Based  on the analysis  of the level  of ecosystem  degradation,  the TNS value  is 225. (3) strategic recommendations Strategies that can be carried out are as follows : (a) Organizing skills training in managing mangroves (ecotourism  and nursery) to increase   people’s   income,   (b)   Increase   information   shared   through   new technology to attract foreign tourists.