SOCA: Jurnal Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian
Vol 18 No 3 (2024)

Survival Strategies: Socio-Economic Adaptation of River Fishing Communities in the Sebangau Conservation Area

Dhanu Pitoyo (Department of Sociology, University of Palangka Raya)
Anisya Nur Widya (Universitas Sebelas Maret, Faculty of Economy and Business)
Evi Gravitiani (Universitas Sebelas Maret, Faculty of Economy and Business)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 May 2025

Abstract

Sebangau National Park is a conservation area designated by the Indonesian government through the Decree of the Minister of Forestry Number SK.423/Menhut-II/2004. The conversion of the Sebangau area into a conservation area has caused significant changes to the livelihood sources of the people living around the area. This study seeks to examine the socio-economic adjustments of river fishermen within the Sebangau National Park region. Employing qualitative methodologies, the research utilizes data collection techniques that include in-depth interviews and observational methods. Findings indicate that the river fishermen in this area have undergone considerable socio-economic transformations as a result of the establishment of the conservation zone. They must adapt to environmental and economic changes and develop strategies to maintain their livelihoods. This research also found that the role of government and conservation institutions is very important in helping river fishermen adapt to changes in the environment and fishing economy in the Sebangau Katingan National Park Area. The policy implications in the social negotiation space are recognition of community rights, community participation and equality.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

soca

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

SOCA merupakan jurnal ilmiah yang diterbitkan berkala di bidang social-ekonomi pertanian dan agribisnis, diterbitkan dua kali setahun (Januari-Juni & Juli-Desember). Jurnal SOCA merupakan media untuk penyebarluasan hasil penelitian bagi dosen, peneliti, praktisi maupun masyarakat umum yang yang ...