Sapta Suhardono, Laili Fitria, Iva Yenis Septiariva, Mega Mutiara Sari, Nova Ulhasanah, Wisnu Prayogo, Nur Novilina Arifianingsih, Dwinto Martri Aji Buana, I Wayan Koko Suryawan
This study presents an Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) to evaluate the management strategies for Human-Orangutan Conflict (HOC) in Aceh, Indonesia. Utilizing an IPA Grid, the research categorizes various management strategies into four quadrants, each reflecting different levels of community-perceived importance and performance. Strategies like “Orangutan-Safe Fences” and “Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) for Orangutans” in Quadrant A are both important and performing well, underscoring the effectiveness of current efforts in these areas. Significantly, “Traditional Measures for Orangutan Deterrence,” which include non-harmful, traditional methods such as the use of specific noise deterrents, physical barriers, and community-led patrols to discourage orangutans from entering human areas, alongside “Quick Response Program for Orangutan Incidents,” are placed in Quadrant B. In Quadrant C, “Strengthen Law Enforcement and Conservation Policies” are deemed less crucial and underperforming, suggesting a lower priority for immediate resource allocation. Lastly, Quadrant D includes well-performing but less critical strategies like “Early Warning Systems for Orangutan Presence” and “Raise Local Awareness About Orangutans,” pointing to potential over-investment. The study's findings advocate for a strategic reallocation of resources and highlight the importance of aligning conservation efforts with community priorities for effective and sustainable HOC management. © 2024 The Author(s)
Environmental Sciences Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, 57126, Indonesia; Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Tanjungpura, Pontianak, 78124, Indonesia; Civil Engineering Study Program Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Jl. Ir Sutami No.36, Surakarta, 57126, Indonesia; Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Infrastructure Planning, Universitas Pertamina, Jakarta, 12220, Indonesia; Department of Building Engineering Education, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan, 20221, Indonesia; Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, 40116, Indonesia; Department of Management, Universitas Widyatama, Bandung, 40125, Indonesia; Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, College of Environmental Studies and Oceanography, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien, 97401, Taiwan
