Socialization of Law No. 5 of 1960 (UUPA) and PP No. 73 of 2012, Concerning National Strategy for Management of Mangrove Ecosystems: Utilization of Mangrove Trees Into Charcoal to Improve Community Lives in Coastal Areas of Langkat Regency

Abstract

This Community Service activity was implemented in response to the needs of the coastal communities of Langkat Beach to understand the legal and ecological aspects of natural resource management, particularly mangroves. Through the dissemination of Law No. 5 of 1960 concerning Basic Agrarian Regulations (UUPA) and Government Regulation No. 73 of 2012 concerning the National Strategy for Mangrove Ecosystem Management, this activity aims to increase legal awareness and skills in the wise and sustainable use of mangroves. One of the focus of the activity is training on the utilization of mangrove trees to produce charcoal as an alternative source of income for the community. However, this is faced with a regional context, namely the prohibition of North Sumatra Governor Edy Rahmayadi and North Sumatra Police Chief Inspector General Agung Setya Imam Effendi, along with the Acting Regent of Langkat, on the production of charcoal from mangroves due to its impact on the environment and coastal area degradation. In this activity, alternative conservation-based approaches were also presented, such as the utilization of non-timber mangrove waste and community diversification as a production subject to improve the coastal economy without destructive exploitation. The results of the activity showed an increase in public understanding of regulations, as well as a growing awareness of innovation in environmentally friendly mangrove management. This activity is expected to be an example of the integration of central and regional policies in building a sustainable coastal economy. One important regulation supporting coastal area management is Government Regulation Number 73 of 2012 concerning the National Mangrove Ecosystem Management Strategic Plan. This regulation allows mangrove forest land to become a village asset, without being controlled by cricket and palm oil entrepreneurs, and can be certified as Village Property Rights