Abstract:
Peat ecosystems have very important ecosystem services and functions, and roles for human life,
the flora and fauna. Management of Lepironia articulata Retz. become an alternative business carried
out by forest farmers in peat ecosystems. This study aims to evaluate the management of L.articulata
in supporting peat ecosystem conservation. The research conducted in Haur Gading sub-district, South
Kalimantan, Indonesia. Data collection carried out through the interview on the stages of L.articulata
management and socio-economic data on the community. Field survey were done by collecting
ecological data from L.articulata habitat. Conservation support for peat ecosystems from L.articulata
management analyzed using 7 variables and 17 indicators. Conservation support for the peat ecosystem
from the management of L.articulata result is high (90.24%). Conservation support obtained from
the indicator values of social benefits, economic benefits, technical aspects of L.articulata management
stages, and several ecological benefits. The management of L.articulata by forest farmers able to reduce
illegal logging and forest fires. Revegetation activities by forest farmers on enrichment planting is one
option to increase the diversity of vegetation in peat ecosystems and also the form of conservation
based on the utilization of the biodiversity of peat ecosystems. It contributes for improving the socio-
economic community and the environment.
