Megapodius reinwardt conservation based on ecological knowledge of local people to support sustainable ecotourism on Moyo Island

Abstract

The research about distribution, species survival and conservation of Megapodius reinwardt based on ecological knowledge of local people to support ecotourism on Moyo island has been done. The aimsare to: 1) obtain an accurate picture of the distribution of population and active nests, 2) knowledge of the ecology of the local population, 3) perception and behavior of the local population, 4) to increase population, and 5) conservation effort to prevent extinction in Moyo Island hunting park. This study consists of two stages of activities, namely the first population distribution mapping, nest study, disease, pathogens, interviews and discussions with residents regarding their perceptions and knowledge of Megapodius reinwardt, study documents regarding tourist visits; second, build awareness and participation of local residents to support the conservation activities of Megapodius reinwardt, formulate its conspiracy design and determine potential nests as tourist attractions. Perception of local residents on Moyo island to the existence of Megapodius reinwardt in fulfillment of the people needs directly or not directly. Local residents believe that by keeping Megapodius reinwardt will make the life needs can be fulfilled. In addition to that, residents of local island of Moyo assume that hunting the bird at the spawn period " Mali " or bring disrepute to hunters. Perceptionof the local residents of Moyo island to the preservation of Megapodius reinwardt most large 85% of the population agree to the preservation of Megapodius reinwardt on Moyo island, 10% are still in doubt, and 5% did not agree. The management effort of Megapodius reinwardt as one of the tourism attractions, should involve and be able to accommodate the needs of local people, tourists, businessmen of tourism and the government. For the success of the bird conservation efforts, it must pay attention to six things, namely: 1) agreement to recognize the minimum rights of group members; 2) clarity on the limits of the scope of mastery of each active community management group; 3) conformity between nest management costs and benefits obtained; 4) conflict resolution mechanisms; 5) firmness in applying sanctions and 6) willingness to receive knowledge / information and conservation technology and management of Megapodius reinwardt from outside Moyo Island.The research about distribution, species survival and conservation of Megapodius reinwardt based on ecological knowledge of local people to support ecotourism on Moyo island has been done. The aimsare to: 1) obtain an accurate picture of the distribution of population and active nests, 2) knowledge of the ecology of the local population, 3) perception and behavior of the local population, 4) to increase population, and 5) conservation effort to prevent extinction in Moyo Island hunting park. This study consists of two stages of activities, namely the first population distribution mapping, nest study, disease, pathogens, interviews and discussions with residents regarding their perceptions and knowledge of Megapodius reinwardt, study documents regarding tourist visits; second, build awareness and participation of local residents to support the conservation activities of Megapodius reinwardt, formulate its conspiracy design and determine potential nests as tourist attractions. Perception of local residents ...