Nature conservation campaign on building a balanced ecosystem in Simeulue Island

Abstract

Nature conservation deals with environmental sustainability. Environmental sustainability will keep balancing the surrounding ecosystem. The role of campaign for nature conservation is essential to support the atmosphere toward human welfare. This study focused on explaining the nature conservation campaign in Simeulue Island. Ethnography method was applied in this study. The study was conducted at Langi Village on Simeulue Island in Aceh Province, Indonesia. The data consisted of recordings that described nature conservation in the past and now. Besides, in-depth interviews and participant observation were also conducted to collect the data. The data were analyzed using domain analysis, taxonomy analysis, and componential analysis. This study showed a change in land use from vegetation plants to new plants (ex, paddy). This situation affects the ecosystem, microclimate, and the loss of several animals in the area. It can be concluded that the nature conservation campaign is essential to maintain nature conservation as a shield for disaster in Langi village. The effort is intended to involve both the chief and local governments.