Integrated management plan for Segara Anakan - Cilacap, Central Java, Indonesia

The goal of IMP is to allow sustainable development; its philosophy is to examine development issues from a holistic perspective. Several research studies on the biophysical, socioeconomic and institutional characteristics of the pilot site were carried out. The site includes three major ecosystems: marine; estuarine; and upland. The estuary has 24,000 ha of mangrove forest, the largest single stand in Java. This estuary is protected from the sea by a rocky 10,300 ha barrier island (Nusa Kambangan) which runs parallel to the coast. A rich coastal marine ecosystem lies offshore. This report presents baseline information on the environment and natural resources found in Segara Anakan, and on its human resources as well. The development issues facing the area are discussed in detail and conflicting parties are identified. A zonation scheme and general recommendations for resolving resource-use conflicts are given. Specific projects and estimated budgets are also presented. (Author abstract, modified)