SOCIAL CAPITAL IN THE RESTORATION OF PEATLAND ECOSYSTEMS: A CASE STUDY OF PULANTANI VILLAGE, SOUTH KALIMANTAN, INDONESIA

Abstract

Social aspects such as coordination, cooperation, trust, concern, information flow affect the success of restoration activities. These elements are part of the social capital. The research aims to analyze the characteristics of individuals and social capital of the community in peatland restoration efforts. The object of this case study was the community of Pulantani village. Six indicators were used to assess individual characteristics, while 75 indicators were used to assess social capital. The number of respondents was determined using the Slovin formula. Data were analyzed using individual characteristic and social capital analysis. The individual characteristics obtained in Pulantani village fall into the moderate (>10 – 14). The indicators of age and length of residence have high values. This indicates the availability of a highly productive workforce and that they are locals, making this strength of the village. The level of social capital in Pulantani village is moderate (score= 233.59). The community of Pulantani village has strengths in trust, social norms, and sympathy and reciprocal action.

Keywords

• individual characteristics
• peat land ecosystem
• restoration
• social capital