Management Model for Rungan Watershed, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia: A Comprehensive Approach to Achieving Conservation and Community Development Goals 10.32526/ennrj/24/20250302
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The Rungan Watershed is facing an alarming rate of environmental degradation yet continuing to support the livelihoods of local communities. Therefore, this study is essential for addressing these issues and formulating adaptive management model. This research aims to assess environmental conditions and social economic aspects to formulate management model that is expected to serve as a framework for sustainable development in Palangka Raya City. By applying both qualitative and quantitative approaches, the study collects ecological, economic, and socio-cultural data to inform the development of management strategies. Land cover, land use, and vegetation density are assessed using remote sensing imagery and land cover maps. The analysis of forest vegetation density classes is conducted through the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), utilizing data from Landsat imagery. Socio-cultural information is gathered through interviews and observations. The study identifies various land cover condition, information on social economic condition that serve as a basis for developing a zoning based management model that categorizes the Rungan Watershed into conservation, buffer, and general utilization zones. This model accommodates the diverse interests of multiple stakeholders within a sustainable development framework. The study concludes that the zonation management of the sub-basin must align with the biophysical ecological conditions of the area, address existing challenges, and promote community welfare.
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