Community Perceptions of the Mangrove Arboretum Development Socialization Activity in Sungsang IV Village, Banyuasin, South Sumatera

Sarno Sarno; Yuniar Harvianti; Yadi Oktariansyah; Eva Musifa; Guntur Pragustiandi; Ayu Safitri

doi:10.55927/ajcs.v4i12.496

Authors

Sarno Sarno Universitas Sriwijaya
Yuniar Harvianti Universitas Sriwijaya
Yadi Oktariansyah Universitas Sriwijaya
Eva Musifa Universitas Sriwijaya
Guntur Pragustiandi Universitas Sriwijaya
Ayu Safitri Universitas Sriwijaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ajcs.v4i12.496

Keywords:

Community Persception, Mangrove, Arboretum, Sungsang IV

Abstract

Mangrove ecosystems play a strategic role in protecting the coastline. However, the Sungsang IV Village area, Banyuasin, South Sumatra, is experiencing mangrove degradation. This community service activity was implemented to increase community understanding and perception of the importance of developing a mangrove arboretum. The program was implemented in February 2025 through site surveys, coordination, outreach, and pre- and post-socialization questionnaire assessments with 27 respondents. Descriptive analysis showed an increase in community understanding across all parameters, particularly involvement in mangrove conservation training, which increased from 18.52% to 85.19%. Improvements were also seen in understanding the benefits of arboretums (55.56%), conservation steps (59.26%), and mangrove species (40.74%). These results demonstrate that direct education and a participatory approach can build positive perceptions.

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