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An Analysis of Mangrove Forest Damage Due to Illegal Logging and Its Effect on Carbon Stock and Absorption in East Java, Indonesia
Rudianto Rudianto
Universitas Brawijaya Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan
Corresponding Author
ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2636-2790
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Background
Mangroves are extraordinary forests. They can protect the beach preventing soil erosion, and absorb and store carbon dioxide. Therefore, mangrove forests help decrease the concentration of carbon dioxide and a greenhouse gas in the atmosphere [1]. Mangroves are very efficient carbon sinks and store it in large quantities in the form of biomass and sediments for a long time [2]. The destruction of mangrove forests occurs because of the increasingly intensive land changes for the construction of settlements in coastal areas for both low-income and high-income populations. Also, the in-optimal management of mangrove forests by the government and the community leads to their damage. It means, the management system being implemented is not in tune with scientific findings.
Results
The destruction of mangrove forests in East Java has occurred due to the intensification of land conversion. Accordingly, the average carbon sequestration and storage by mangroves in East Java can be classified as moderate to low. Illegal logging is the leading cause, so there needs to be a clear policy that involves the government and the community.
Conclusion
A strategy formulation to prevent illegal logging and increase carbon sequestration and storage has to be carried out in such a way that those responsible for the damage also compensate for it. Every community member must participate in the decision-making processes and the protection and management of mangrove forests.
Keywords
Mangrove, carbon, land change, land conversion, illegal logging, East Java, Indonesia
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An Analysis of Mangrove Forest Damage Due to Illegal Logging and Its Effect on Carbon Stock and Absorption in East Java, Indonesia
Rudianto Rudianto
Universitas Brawijaya Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan
Corresponding Author
ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2636-2790
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License:
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Background
Mangroves are extraordinary forests. They can protect the beach preventing soil erosion, and absorb and store carbon dioxide. Therefore, mangrove forests help decrease the concentration of carbon dioxide and a greenhouse gas in the atmosphere [1]. Mangroves are very efficient carbon sinks and store it in large quantities in the form of biomass and sediments for a long time [2]. The destruction of mangrove forests occurs because of the increasingly intensive land changes for the construction of settlements in coastal areas for both low-income and high-income populations. Also, the in-optimal management of mangrove forests by the government and the community leads to their damage. It means, the management system being implemented is not in tune with scientific findings.
Results
The destruction of mangrove forests in East Java has occurred due to the intensification of land conversion. Accordingly, the average carbon sequestration and storage by mangroves in East Java can be classified as moderate to low. Illegal logging is the leading cause, so there needs to be a clear policy that involves the government and the community.
Conclusion
A strategy formulation to prevent illegal logging and increase carbon sequestration and storage has to be carried out in such a way that those responsible for the damage also compensate for it. Every community member must participate in the decision-making processes and the protection and management of mangrove forests.
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