Mengenal strategi restorasi gambut.

Summary

This transcript discusses peatland restoration efforts in Indonesia, focusing on strategies such as rewetting, revegetation, and community revitalization. The restoration aims to address environmental issues like land subsidence, forest fires, and greenhouse gas emissions, while promoting the sustainable use of peatlands. Key strategies include rewetting drained peatlands, planting resilient vegetation, and improving local livelihoods through community-driven initiatives. Successful examples of sustainable practices include the cultivation of coffee, sago, and dragon fruit on peatland, showcasing the potential for both ecological restoration and economic development in affected communities.

Takeaways

• 😀 Peatland restoration aims to recover the ecological functions of peat ecosystems, focusing on both protective and productive functions.
• 😀 Protective functions of peatlands include serving as habitats for endangered species, with at least 30% of a hydrological unit's peatland intact.
• 😀 Productive functions ensure the sustainable use of peatland areas, with a focus on maintaining the groundwater level to at least 0.4 meters below the surface.
• 😀 The 3P framework drives peatland restoration efforts: Rewetting, Revegetation, and Community Empowerment.
• 😀 Rewetting (Pembasahan) focuses on rehydrating dry peatlands through infrastructure like canals, wells, and modern technology to reduce fire risks and greenhouse gas emissions.
• 😀 Revegetation (Penanaman Kembali) is about planting and ensuring the survival of vegetation, with a focus on long-term ecosystem restoration rather than just planting trees.
• 😀 Community empowerment (Peningkatan Kesejahteraan Masyarakat) is crucial for successful restoration, engaging local farmers and communities in the process.
• 😀 The Peatland Restoration Agency (BRG) has involved over 1,200 villages in restoration activities, covering 2.5 million hectares of peatland.
• 😀 Successful community-driven initiatives include creating village-based enterprises (BUMDes), fish farming groups, and eco-tourism projects that support both the environment and local livelihoods.
• 😀 Examples of sustainable agriculture on peatlands include coffee cultivation in Jambi, sago farming in Kepulauan Riau, and dragon fruit farming in Kalimantan, demonstrating viable alternatives to destructive land use.

Q & A

What are the main functions of peatland ecosystems that need to be restored?

Peatland ecosystems have two main functions that need restoration: protective functions, which include conserving biodiversity and providing habitats for endangered species, and productive functions, which regulate water levels and land stability, crucial for sustainable agriculture.

What is the principle of 'Rewetting' in peatland restoration?

'Rewetting' involves actively restoring water levels in dried peatlands through methods such as canal blocking, bore wells, and other infrastructure techniques to reduce the risk of fires, slow down land subsidence, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Why is revegetation a critical component of peatland restoration?

Revegetation is essential because it aims not only to plant vegetation but also to ensure that it survives and thrives, thus restoring biodiversity and the ecological functions of the peatland. It requires careful planning and ongoing maintenance.

How does community involvement contribute to peatland restoration?

Community involvement is crucial for the success of peatland restoration. The Peatland Restoration Agency (BRG) engages local communities by providing alternative livelihoods through programs like 'Desa Peduli Gambut', promoting sustainable farming, eco-tourism, and small-scale businesses.

What role do local businesses play in peatland restoration projects?

Local businesses, particularly village-owned businesses (BUMDes), support peatland restoration by promoting sustainable economic activities such as eco-tourism, sustainable agriculture, and community-led conservation projects, which help reduce environmental degradation while improving local livelihoods.

Can you provide examples of successful community-led initiatives in peatland restoration?

Yes, in Tanjung Jabung Barat, Jambi, farmers have successfully cultivated coffee on peatlands. In Pulang Pisau, Central Kalimantan, the local community has been successful in growing dragon fruit, demonstrating that sustainable farming practices can be integrated into peatland restoration efforts.

What are the benefits of rewetting peatlands in the short and long term?

In the short term, rewetting helps reduce the risk of peatland fires. Over the long term, it slows down land subsidence, decreases greenhouse gas emissions, and restores the hydrological functions of the land, which are vital for the ecosystem's overall health.

What challenges are faced in the revegetation stage of peatland restoration?

The main challenge in revegetation is ensuring plant survival rather than focusing on planting a large number of trees. This requires careful selection of plant species, effective nursery management, and ongoing maintenance to ensure long-term success.

What is the significance of the 'Desa Peduli Gambut' (Peatland Care Village) program?

'Desa Peduli Gambut' is a program aimed at empowering local communities to protect peatlands. It has helped over 1,200 villages across 2.4 million hectares of restoration areas by promoting sustainable practices and offering economic alternatives to peatland degradation.

How does peatland restoration contribute to climate change mitigation?

Peatland restoration helps mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Restoring water levels and protecting peatlands from degradation prevents the release of stored carbon, which would otherwise contribute to global warming.