Landslide Disaster Risk Strategy: Lesson Learned from the Community in the Northwest Part of Bromo Volcano Flank

Abstract

This research was conducted on the western flank of Mount Bromo, precisely on the upper slopes of Taji Village with a population of 1,286. Communities have intensively exploited land resources to meet their daily needs. Based on the physical condition, this area is rather not appropriate for living. In the other hand, the community had been survived to live in harmony with high potential erosion prone area. The purpose of this study is to elaborate disaster risk reduction strategies in the northwest part of Bromo Volcano Flank. The research method used is in-depth interviews, questionnaires and focus group discussions. We found an interesting fact that the local people are very aware of the environment in which they live. The community has several strategies for landslide risk reduction based on their experience and knowledge. The developed strategy still considers environmental, economic and social aspects. Even the community has developed its territory as a tourist destination in Malang Regency by offering natural beauty. Strategies developed by the community The win-win solution between conserving soil from landslides and preserving economic income is an interesting lesson for others outside the study area