Innovative Strategies for Restoration of Degraded Ecosystems: A Case Study of Abandoned Agricultural Land and Abandoned Mining Land Recovery in West Java Province

Authors

  • Muhammad Adam Suni Centre for Lore Lindu National Park, Indonesia
  • Busranuddin Daeng Masserang Protected Forest Management Unit Kulawi Unit VIII, Indonesia
  • Agung Dwi Kurniawan Tadulako University, Indonesia
  • Mohamad Fahrul Himalaya Umar Regional Disaster Management Agency, Indonesia
  • Yohanis Toding Protected Forest Management Unit Tepo Asa Aroa Unit XIII and XV, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58812/wsnt.v1i01.224

Keywords:

Strategies, Restoration, Degraded, Ecosystem, Agricultural Land, Abandoned Mining

Abstract

Ecosystem degradation and land abandonment are pressing global environmental challenges, with significant ecological, social, and economic consequences. In the context of West Java Province, Indonesia, the degradation of abandoned agricultural and mining lands has been a particularly pronounced issue. This study explored innovative strategies for the restoration of these degraded ecosystems, focusing on the recovery of abandoned agricultural and mining lands in West Java. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Key findings revealed a range of innovative strategies, including natural regeneration, agroforestry, phytoremediation, and soil improvement techniques, being used to restore abandoned lands. Challenges such as slow ecological recovery, community conflicts, and technical hurdles were also identified. Despite these challenges, the restoration efforts have yielded positive ecological, social, and economic outcomes, including increased biodiversity, improved soil quality, enhanced community livelihoods, and economic benefits. This study provides valuable insights into the complex process of ecosystem restoration in West Java Province and offers recommendations for policymakers, landowners, and conservation practitioners. The findings underscore the importance of community engagement, sustainable land management practices, and ongoing monitoring and research to support the long-term success of ecosystem restoration initiatives.

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2023-09-29

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Suni, M. A., Masserang, B. D., Kurniawan, A. D., Umar, M. F. H., & Toding, Y. (2023). Innovative Strategies for Restoration of Degraded Ecosystems: A Case Study of Abandoned Agricultural Land and Abandoned Mining Land Recovery in West Java Province. West Science Nature and Technology, 1(01), 31–39. https://doi.org/10.58812/wsnt.v1i01.224

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