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Community Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice towards Importance and Sustainability of Mangrove Forests: A Case Study of Kuala Langat, Malaysia

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  • Rosazlin Abdullah

    (Institute of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya,50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

  • Anis Farhana Hanif

    (Institute of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya,50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

  • Sahrianisa Toufik

    (Institute of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya,50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

  • Rozainah Mohd. Zakaria

    (Institute of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya,50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

  • Wan Rasidah Kadir.

    (Forest Research Institute Malaysia, 52109 Kepong, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Tariq Mubarak Husin

    (Forest Research Institute Malaysia, 52109 Kepong, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Nur Sa’adah Halim

    (Institute of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya,50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

  • Aaronn Avit Ajeng

    (Institute of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya,50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Abstract

Mangrove forests degradation is happening globally at an alarming rate since the 80’s. Land conversion for human activities is one of many reasons contributing to the issue. The access the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) on the function and conservation of mangrove, data was collected in Kuala Langat, Selangor within the vicinity of Sijangkang Mangrove Recreational Park using in-depth interviews (N = 100) and analysed using using ANOVA and linear regression. Results revealed that the respondents understand the importance of mangrove forests with high total mean knowledge score (80.93±7.77), attitude (75.83±8.51), and average on practice (55.95±11.44). Education is an important indication; resident status will determine the attitude towards the knowledge on the mangrove conservation. The linear regression depicts positive correlation between KAP variables where any changes will affect other variables.

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  • Rosazlin Abdullah & Anis Farhana Hanif & Sahrianisa Toufik & Rozainah Mohd. Zakaria & Wan Rasidah Kadir. & Tariq Mubarak Husin & Nur Sa’adah Halim & Aaronn Avit Ajeng, 2021. "Community Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice towards Importance and Sustainability of Mangrove Forests: A Case Study of Kuala Langat, Malaysia," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 5(5), pages 222-235, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:5:y:2021:i:5:p:222-235
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