<![CDATA[Women play a strategic role in mangrove ecosystem conservation efforts, particularly as actors directly involved in utilization, management, and ecological knowledge. This research aim to describing the forms of women's involvement in mangrove ecosystem conservation in Bukit Batu Village, Bengkalis Regency. This study employed a descriptive qualitative method used a purposive sampling technique. Data were accumulated through in-depth interview, participant observation, and documentation, then analyzed through data reductions, data presentations, also conclusions. The results show that women's involvement in mangrove ecosystem conservation in Bukit Batu Village is evident through public awareness activities on the importance of conservation, environmental maintenance practices, and the utilization and processing of mangroves, particularly nipah and nyirih palms. Both types are used for household, economic, cultural, cosmetic, and tourism development purposes. These findings confirm that women's contributions not only influence ecosystem sustainability but also improve the welfare of families and communities. Ecofeminism strengthens women's position as ecological agents who have a crucial role in balancing human-nature relations through gender-based sustainability practices.]]>
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