Habitat Conservation of Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus Temminick 1824) in Mangrove Ecosystem of Bengawan Solo Estuary, Gresik Regency - East Java Province

Abstract

Presence of Australian Pelican (P. conspicillatus) in mangrove ecosystem of Bengawan Solo Estuary is an important indicator for estuary health especially as a habitat that provides a feeding ground for water birds' species. This indicator needs to be maintained for the long term through the right management. Aim of the research is 1) Identify and analyze the problem of mangrove ecosystem management; 2). Identify and analysis stakeholders' roles; 3). Providing management strategy of mangrove ecosystem to conserve the species habitat in the study area. Research was conducted during one year (October 2017 - December 2018). Primary data of the present species was taken used the concentration count method, and management data collected by interview. Main problem of mangrove ecosystem in the study area like land conversion, land status out of the conservation areas1, and unavailable specific policy concerning the protected species in this area. Stakeholders' role had been identified such as uncoordinated and un-similarity objectives and understanding to manage this areas as essential habitat. Management strategy i.e. involve the community, local government, and academician to implementing the action plan of habitat conservation that was provided in this study.