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The importance of the mangrove ecosystem extends beyond its physical and biological functions to the social and economic well-being of the surrounding community. This study described the condition of mangrove forests, ethnocultural, and religion approaches for mangrove conservation in Dumai Municipality. The mangrove was observed through 10 sample stations located in 5 districts, namely Sungai Sembilan, Dumai Barat, Dumai Kota, Dumai Timur and Medang Kampai. The mangrove observation station was grouped based on the representativeness of the location. Group 1 was far from residential areas, group 2 was close to residential areas, and group 3 was managed by the community. Data were collected by conducting observations, measurements, interviews and literature studies. Mangroves are still found in all districts on the coast of Dumai Municipality. Sungai Sembilan District has the largest mangrove forest and then followed by Medang Kampai. In three districts (Dumai Barat, Dumai Timur and Dumai Kota) the condition of the mangroves was very poor, almost 100% of which has been converted for housing and public facilities. There were 17 species of true mangrove, and 23 species of associated mangroves. Mammals included the Sumatran tiger and the lack-crested Sumatran langur. Bird species included Prinia familiaris, Copsychus saularis, Rhipidura javanica and Leptocoma calcostetha. While the reptiles found such as Varanus salvator, Emoia astrocastata and Trimeresurus sp. The Islamic religion adopted by local communities contributes to mangrove conservation, starting from their way of life, way of thinking, way of acting and how they care for the environment around them. Malay culture and some local wisdoms were related to strongly to mangrove conservation. Starting from the appreciation of the concept of life, livelihood patterns, forest use patterns, leaving tall stubbles to cutting down mangroves as needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
