Assessing the appropriate community livelihood system in the Lantebung Mangrove Area Adrayanti Sabar (a*), Syamsu Alam (a), Supratman (a), Yusran Yusran (a), Rifki Makkasau (a), Risma Illa Maulany (b), Haeriah Hakim (c), Hidayat (d), Ahmad Araya (e), Ludoliza Patrecya (e)
(a) Dosen Program Studi Kehutanan, Fakultas Kehutanan, Universitas Hasanuddin
(b) Dosen Program Studi Konservasi Hutan, Fakultas Kehutanan, Universitas Hasanuddin
(c) Dosen Fakultas Ekonomi Bisnis, Universitas Hasanuddin
(d) Dinas Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan, Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan
(e) Mahasiswa Program Studi Kehutanan, Fakultas Kehutanan, Universitas Hasanuddin
Abstract
Mangrove areas are crucial ecosystems that provide essential support for life and serve as significant habitats. These ecosystems are vital for local communities who depend on natural resources for their livelihoods. One such example is the Lantebung Mangrove Ecosystem in the Biringkanaya District of Makassar City, which actively engages the surrounding community. The interrelated issues of poverty and environmental management are of great concern. To ensure the preservation of these environments and the well-being of the community, it is crucial to adopt sustainable practices in utilizing and managing mangrove ecosystems. Therefore, this study aims to develop a livelihood-based management strategy specifically for the Lantebung Mangrove Area. The research targets individuals whose livelihoods depend on the mangrove area and relevant stakeholders. Findings from the study reveal that sustainable livelihoods within the mangrove ecosystem include permanent fishermen, daily fishermen, and boat builders. The community is organized into active groups involved in managing the ecosystem. Analysis indicates that livelihood sustainability falls into three categories: less sustainable, moderately sustainable, and highly sustainable, as evidenced by a sustainability index range of 40 to 100 for the Lantebung community. Factors such as land ownership status, water quality, land use suitability, vegetation condition, and waste management greatly influence the sustainability of livelihoods. Based on these results, it is recommended to implement a livelihood-based management strategy to ensure the preservation and sustainable utilization of the Lantebung Mangrove Ecosystem.
