Knowledge, Attitude and Community Participation Towards Mangrove Forest Protection in the Coastal Area of Pinrang Regency, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

Abstract

This research aims to determine the knowledge and participation attitudes of coastal communities towards the law on mangrove forest protection in the coastal area of Pinrang Regency. Respondents for this research were 50 people selected by purposive sampling method. The research variables are: 1) Community knowledge of mangrove forest protection laws, 2) Community attitudes towards enforcement of mangrove forest protection laws, and 3) Community participation in mangrove forest law enforcement. Data collection techniques used questionnaires and interviews. The data analysis technique is quantitative descriptive. The research results show that: 1) As many as 76% of respondents do not know about the law on mangrove forest protection, 2) As many as 74% of respondents agree with enforcing the law on mangrove forest protection, and 3) As many as 62% of respondents do not participate in enforcing mangrove forest laws.