Short Communication: Sustainability of ecological dimension in peatland management in The Giam Siak Kecil Bukit Batu Landscape, Riau, Indonesia

Abstract. Zulkarnaini, Sujianto, Wawan. 2022. Short Communication: Sustainability of ecological dimension in peatland management The Giam Siak Kecil Bukit Batu Landscape, Riau, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 23: 1822-1827. Kecil-Bukit (GSKBB) Riau Province, Indonesia, is assigned as a biosphere reserve due to its importance terms biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services provision, particularly the existence large tracts peat swamp forest. However, GSKBB landscape threatened by various anthropogenic activities using resources because such are often carried out an exploitative destructive manner. This study aims analyze sustainability landscape. Methodologically, design this research used mixed approach combining quantitative qualitative methods determine management. Primary data was collected through field observations in-depth interviews with key informants from Biosphere Reserve board, local government, private companies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), other stakeholders. Computer programming RAPPEAT index. results analysis obtained index 46.5% or classified less sustainable (<50). value suggests that condition under pressure viewed aspect. reinforced which showed experiencing damage quality degradation land degradation, illegal logging, conversion. Leverage two attributes sensitive dimension, namely use (RMS = 3.84) conversion 3.11). These indicate strongly influenced plantation area.