Stakeholders mapping of peatlands restoration in Jambi: A case of Tanjung Jabung Barat Regency

Abstract

Peatland restoration needs collaboration among stakeholders. This research aims to study the role of stakeholders who concern on peatland restoration and to map their potential roles to succeed the restoration in Jambi Province. We used triangulation method to collect data and information i.e. in-depth interviews, field observation and Focus Group Discussion. The data were analysed by using descriptive analysis. It was found that in peatland restoration, stakeholders could be mapped into four quadrants "Key Players", stakeholders with high influence and interest (Environment Office of Jambi Province and Tanjabar Regency, Forestry Office of Jambi Province, Estate Crop Office of Jambi Province, Tanjabar FMU, and NGOs); "Subject", stakeholders with low influence but high interest (Watershed Management Unit of Batanghari River, Development Planning Agency of Jambi Province, Jambi University, Regional Secretary of Tanjabar Regency, BPHP, Agricultural Extension Institutions, NGOs (Warsi) and Makmur Jaya Joint Farmer Group); "Crowd", stakeholders having both low influence and interest (The Food Crops Office both at Jambi Province and Tanjabar Regency, Conservation and Natural Reserve Unit, Development Planning Agency of Tanjabar Regency, Public Works and Public Housing Service of Jambi province Agricultural Crops and Horticulture district office and 2 farmer groups. To bridge the differences among stakeholders, strong coordination and cross-sector collaborative management should accommodate all interest and expectation of stakeholders.