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ANALYSIS OF HUMAN–ELEPHANT CONFLICT AND ITS ECONOMIC IMPACTS USING A COMMUNITY-BASED APPROACH IN THE PEUSANGAN WATERSHED, ACEH Muhardi; Ernawita; Syifa Saputra
International Journal of Social Science, Educational, Economics, Agriculture Research and Technology (IJSET) Vol. 5 No. 5 (2026): APRIL
Publisher : RADJA PUBLIKA

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Human–elephant conflict has become an increasingly significant environmental issue in Indonesia, particularly in the Peusangan Watershed, Aceh, affecting ecological, social, and economic aspects of local communities. This study aims to identify the main factors causing human–elephant conflict, analyze its economic impacts, and examine community-based mitigation efforts implemented at the local level. The research employed a descriptive exploratory approach using an ex-post facto method through interviews and field observations involving communities in Pantan Lah, Blang Rakal, and Karang Ampar villages. The results indicate that the conflict is primarily driven by habitat loss and fragmentation, microclimate changes, resource competition, and negative community perceptions toward elephants. The highest number of conflict cases was recorded in Karang Ampar Village (53 cases), followed by Blang Rakal (14 cases) and Pantan Lah (9 cases). The economic losses resulting from damage to agricultural and plantation land were estimated at IDR 2,733,800,000, leading to decreased productivity and community welfare. Community-based mitigation efforts include patrol activities, elephant deterrence measures, and participatory mapping of elephant movement corridors. These findings highlight that a community-based approach plays a crucial role in supporting sustainable conflict mitigation.
Co-Authors ABDUL RAUF Agung Sudarmaji Agus Hadian Rahim Ahmad Arif Nurrahman Albert Hendarta Alex Kurniawandy Alfadhella Ridwan Alif Choirun Nisa Andi Irmayana Anisa Nurfitri Woisiri Arief Fadhilah Aryanto Aspirati, Tasya Asrul Syam Aulia Khuzaima Dhiyariza Azhari B, Mustamin Cici Cintyawati Dara Firyal Oktatiyana Darmawijaya Dede R Oktini Devis, Yesica Doni Winarso, Doni Edo Arribe, Edo Eka Paksi, Tri Ayu Eka Tresna Gumelar Endah Sayekti Ernawita Esvandiari, Megia Fakhri Perian Fatmawati, Kiki Gunawan Wibisono Haryadi, Rina Masithoh Hasanuddin Hotmaris, Vasha Ida Ayu Putu Sri Widnyani Ifra Nazira, Ratu Ima Amaliah Imroah, Nurfitri Irma Nirmala Jufri, Afdirman Keke Della Khairunnas Kusumaningsih, Kartirahayu Leo Sentosa Marcellia Susan Marpaung, Horas Maulana Sodikin, Septiana Melyanti, Rika Minsas, Sukal Mohd Rinaldi Amartha Muh. Syahlan Natsir Muhamad Yusa Muhammad Aufa Muhammad Dzikri Dipa Kalam Muhammad Shalahuddin Muhammad Syifaurahman Mulyaningsih, Hendrati Dwi Munirah Naqiya Salsabila Novan, Andre Nu'man, Harits Nunung Nurhayati Nurlindasari Tamsir Oktini, Dede Osakawa Tambora, Prasta P.W., Elvi Rusmiyanto Paksi, Tri Ayu Eka Perdana, Radhitya Priyandono, Lukman Puji Ardiningsih Putra, Yoga Abdul Malik Rabiatul Adwiyah Rachmatullah, Zaky Noer Rahayu, Tri Wachyuni Ramadhan, Rivaldi Rani, Asni Mustika Refni Wahyuni Rini Lestari Rizal Chaidir, Rizal Rizqy Ridho Prakasa Sabna, Eka Safridatul Audah Samsu Alam Saprin Saputra, Setiaji Heri Saputra, Syifa Sari, Reny Puspita Satibi, Syawal Selva Nur Fadhilah Shahrulniza Musa Siska Lis Sulistiani Siti Maryam, Shabrina Sri Djuniati Sri Rochani Mulyanti Sri Suwarsi Suci Rahma Dani Rachman Sulaiman Suryani Suryani Syahril Thabrani R Tresna, Eka Tri Yugo Vasha Hotmaris Vasha Hotmaris Parulian Wijoyo, Agung Yose Inanda Yuda Irawan Yudhi Yulanda