Human wildlife conflict in Bonerate and Lambego island: Protecting Macaca fascicularis or prospering humans? N. Nasri1, M. Y. Hidayatullah2, M. A. Suwanto2, M. Sigit2, A. S. Hamzah1, R. I. Maulany1
1 Forest Conservation Department of Forestry Faculty, Hasanuddin University
2 Balla Konservasi Wallacea
Abstract
In Indonesia, long-tailed monkeys (M. fascicularis) are found in Sumatra, Java and Bali, Kalimantan, Lingga and Riau Islands, Bangka, Belitung, Tambelan Islands, Natuna Islands, Simalur, Nias, Matasari, Bawean, Maratua, Timor, Lombok, Sumba and Sumbawa. The species M. fascicularis was also found on Bonerate Island and Lambego Island, which are adjacent to the island of Sulawesi. This study aims to determine the population of M. fascicularis and identify conflicts through community perceptions in Bonerate and Lambego islands. Population data collection was carried out by observing the habitat of M. fascicularis using the Concentration Count method), and then making observation lines in the area to estimate population density. For conflict identification, data collection on public perception of M. fascicularis was carried out using the interview method. The results of the field study found that the number of individuals of M. fascicularis that were successfully encountered in various observations were 1,064 individuals in an area of 54.46 ha on Bonerate Island and 618 individuals in an observation area of 66.02 ha on Lambego Island. The population density value of M. fascicularis is 20 individuals/ha on Bonerate Island and 9 individuals/ha on Lambego Island. There is a conflict between the community and the long-tailed monkey on Bonerate Island and Lambego Island, where the community has made the long-tailed monkey a pest/enemy that must be exterminated. It takes a conflict resolution between the community and the tall monkeys through efforts made against the monkeys, one of which can be done every time the population control in an area or group that exceeds its natural size.
Keywords: long-tailed monkey, M. fascicularis,
Topic: Topik C: Ecological risk and natural disaster
