POTENSI SOSIAL EKONOMI EKOSISTEM MANGROVE DI KABUPATEN BENGKALIS

Abstract

The socioeconomic potential of the mangrove ecosystem is huge, as is the mangrove ecosystem in Bengkalis Regency. Mangrove ecosystem is a buffer and has a multifunctional. Physically, mangroves have an important role in protecting the coast from waves, winds, storms, keeping the coastline stable, preventing abrasion and intrusion, accelerating land expansion and protecting river banks and beaches. Ecologically, the mangrove ecosystem acts as a life support system for a variety of aquatic organisms and terrestrial organisms including the place of fish seeds, shrimp and shellfish, habitat for various birds, and other biota, as a nursery ground, feeding ground, and selter area. Socially and economically, mangrove ecosystems are the source of livelihoods of coastal communities including ponds, wood and non-timber forest products. In addition, mangrove ecosystems contribute to controlling global climate through carbon sequestration. This study uses qualitative methods by conducting in-depth interviews or in-depth interviews. The results found that the mangrove ecosystem in Bengkalis Regency has a value of direct use, value of indirect use, value of choice, value of existence and value of potential mangrove resources to be cultivated