BIOCONSERVATION PRACTICE REPORT (BIO4012)

LOCAL USER’S VALUE INDEX (LUVI)

Khairani Rahma Tamara (1610421005), Nisaun Raniyah (1610422020), Fathiya Nadhira (1610422028), Silvana Sukma
(1610422042), Muhammad Azwar (1710422039)

Teaching Laboratorium 4, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Andalas University

INTRODUCING

Animals and plants are a resource for human needed. Human needed for plants and animals are very high. In life, humans
process plants and animals for various purposes, such as in the food, textile, building, medicine, cosmetics, stationery, and
others sectors. According to (Anonym, 2011) Plants provide important meaning for human life. Among them are used as
human food ingredients, raw industrial materials, chemical products, construction materials, gasoline, ecological uses,
microorganisms, technology utilization, and aesthetic use.
The importance of plants and animals for life is a qualitative measure. Its means this cannot be measured by a
certain number. In science, accurate data can be indicated by quantitative measures. That means the data can be measured
by a certain number. For that quantitative data is obtained from actual qualitative data, Pebble Distribution Methods (PDM)
are used. According to (Liswanti & Basuki, 2009), PDM is applied as a practical method to assess the importance of
biodiversity people who are partly dependent on wild resources by not taking quantitative data into absolute; they show
relative and most informative interests. It will ask a group what the score means, after getting it.
Because of that, we feel this is so important of obtaining quantitative data regarding human needs for a plant or
animal species, it is necessary to collect data using the PDMs. Beside that, the data also will be obtained indicated the level
of community exploitation of certain species. From there, we can take steps to conserve the species that have high
exploitation rates.

PROCEDURE

The tools and materials that used are 100 pebbles, carton, calculator, and stationary. In this practice, we use Pebble
Distribution Methods (PDMs) to get the data. This method is done by collecting data from a group. A group will vote on a
number of choices against its tendency. Vote is given using pebble distribution. The number of pebble scattered in a choice
becomes a quantitative number indicating the high role of the choice (species).
There are three level points. The first point is how important it is between animals and plants. The second level is
about any sector that involves animals and plants. At the last level regarding which species have a dizzying role in each
sector. In each level point, we have to make sure that there are 100 pebbles. So we can found 100% on each level point.

RESULT AND DISCUSSION

From interviews that have been conducted to two different groups of respondents, different results have been obtained. The
respondent group 1 gave their perception about the importance of plants (table 1) larger than animals (table 2), which is
66% and 34%. Whereas in group 2 respondents gave their perception about the importance of animals (table 3) larger than
plants (table 4), namely 47% and 53%. In respondent 1, the type of use that is more widely applied to plants is as a provider
of oxygen with a percentage of 33%, while the least is as a cosmetic with a value of 8%. Furthermore, the type of use that is
more widely used on animals is as a food with a value of 46% and the least use of animals as transportation with a value of
5%. In respondent 2, more types of use were used for plants, namely as a drug with a percentage of 33%, while the least was
that of building materials and crafts with a value of 13%. Furthermore, the type of use that is more widely used on animals
is as food with a value of 45% and the least use of animals as textile material with a value of 7%. Of the two respondents, it
can be seen in each table, the highest utilization by the community in natural resources namely chicken and rice.The higher
the LUVI value of a natural resource, then this indicates that the natural resources are most needed by the community
(respondents) and this is what will prove that these natural resources will be explored more and more because they are
needed and of course there are many threats to resources so that it can later lead to extinction.
The many values of biodiversity and their importance for development indicate why conservation of biodiversity
is different from traditional nature conservation. Biodiversity conservation requires a change from a passive attitude to
protecting nature from the development effects towards proactive efforts that seek to resolve human needs for biological
resources while still ensuring the long-term ecological sustainability of the earth's biotic wealth. At the global level also
includes not only protection of natural species and their habitats but also maintaining genetic diversity of species that have
been cultivated and utilized and who have close relationships with them in the wild. Conservation of biodiversity aims to
maintain the life support system provided by nature and all its diversity, as well as living resources that are important for
ecologically acceptable development (Resosoedarmo, 1990).
 Biodiversity stores the value of benefits that are not yet realized or cannot be utilized by humans, but along with
changes in demand, consumption patterns, and technological intake, this value becomes important in the future. Small
diversity exists in communities in areas with extreme environments, such as dry areas, poor soils, and high mountains.
Meanwhile high diversity is found in areas with optimum environment (Gardner, 1995). The cultural value of biodiversity
conservation for current and future generations is an important reason to keep it now. Human culture has evolved according
to its environment, and conservation of biodiversity can be important as a cultural identity (Departemen Kehutanan dan
Perkebunan Republik Indonesia, 2006).

CONCLUSION

The conclusion obtained from the implementation of this practicum is that the higher the index of the important value of a
natural resource, then it indicates that the higher the level of consumption of the community towards natural resources. If
this is allowed and continues to occur, the worst thing that can happen is that natural resources are vulnerable to extinction.

REFERENCES

Anonym. 2011. Pentingnya Tumbuh-Tumbuhan.Direktori UPI.Bandung.

Departemen Kehutanan dan Perkebunan Republik Indonesia. 2006. Kondisi Hutan di Indonesia. Jakarta
Gardner, S.M., Cabido, M.R.., Valladares, G.R. and Diaz, M.(1995). The influence of habitat structure on arthropods
diversity in Argentine semi-arid Chaco forest. Journal of Vegetation Science. 6. 349-356.
Liswanti, N., & Basuki, I. 2009. Guidelines for adapted Multidisciplinary Landscape Assessment methods for fire
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Resosoedarmo, R. S.1990. Pengantar Ekologi. PT.Remaja Rosdakarya.Bandung.

ATTACHMENT

Picture 1. The Process of Interview with Respondent 1 Picture 2. The Process of Interview with Respondent 2

Table 1. User’s Index of Plants by Respondent 1

Plant = 66%
Utilization
No Total
Species Food Oxygen Medicine Cosmetic Building
(25%) (33%) (20%) (8%) (14%)
1. Padi 7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 7% Padi 7%
2. Sawi 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% Jati 7%
3. Ubi 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% Beringin 7%
4. Kacang 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% Mahoni 5%
5. Pisang 3% 0% 0% 1% 0% 4% Ubi 4%
6. Pinus 0% 2% 0% 0% 2% 4% Pisang 4%
7. Jati 0% 4% 0% 0% 3% 7% Pinus 4%
8. Cemara 0% 3 0% 0% 0% 3% Zaitun 4%
9. Mahoni 0% 5 0% 0% 0% 5% Cemara 3%
10. Beringin 0% 7 0% 0% 0% 7% Kunyit 3%
11. Kunyit 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 3% Lidah
3%
buaya
12. Kencur 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 2% Kacang 2%
13. Kembang 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1%
Kencur 2%
sepatu
14. Sirih 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 2% Sirih 2%
15. Zaitun 0% 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% Bambu 2%
16. Lidah 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3%
Sawi 1%
buaya
17. Kemiri 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% Kembang
1%
sepatu
18. Spirulina 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% Kemiri 1%
19. Manggis 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% Spirulina 1%
20. Bambu 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 2% Manggis 1%
21. Durian 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% Durian 1%
22. Aren 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% Aren 1%
66%
Table 2. User’s Index of Animals by Respondent 1
Animal = 34%
Utilization
No Trans- Total
Species Food Pet Hunt Business
portation
(46%) (18%) (10%) (21%)
(5%)
1. Ayam 7% 0% 0% 0% 2% 9% Ayam 9%
2. Itik 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% Ikan mas 5%
3. Ikan mas 3% 0% 1% 0% 0% 5% Sapi 5%
4. Kambing 1% 0% 0% 0% 1% 3% Kambing 3%
5. Sapi 3% 0% 0% 0% 1% 5% Anjing 2%
6. Kuda 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% Itik 1%
7. Unta 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Kuda 1%
8. Keledai 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Kelinci 1%
9. Kerbau 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Rusa 1%
10. Kucing 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% Babi 1%
11. Kelinci 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% Ikan lele 1%
12. Anjing 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 2% Unta 0%
13. Ular 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Keledai 0%
14. Serigala 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Kerbau 0%
15. Kijang 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Kucing 0%
16. Rusa 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% Ular 0%
17. Babi 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% Serigala 0%
18. Ikan lele 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% Kijang 0%
31%

Table 3. User’s Index of Animals by Respondent 2

Animal = 53%
Utilization
No Total
Species Food Textile Art Pets Medicine
(45%) (5%) (17%) (23%) (10%)
1. Ayam 9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% Ayam 9%
2. Ikan mas 7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 7% Ika mas 7%
3. Sapi 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% Cumi cumi 4%
4. Kambing 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% Rusa 4%
5. Cumi cumi 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% Kucing 4%
6. Ulat sutra 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1% Ikan koi 4%
7. Buaya 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1% Sapi 3%
8. Ular 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1% Kijang 3%
9. Harimau 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Kambing 2%
10. Domba 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1% gajah 2%
11. Rusa 0% 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% Kelinci 2%
12. Cendrawasih 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% Cacing 2%
13. Enggang 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% Ulat sutra 1%
14. Kijang 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 3% buaya 1%
15. Gajah 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 2% Ular 1%
16. kucing 0% 0% 0% 4% 0% 4% Domba 1%
17. Anjing 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% Cendrawasih 1%
18. Kelinci 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 2% Enggang 1%
19. Ikan koi 0% 0% 0% 4% 0% 4% Anjing 1%
20. Marmut 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% Marmut 1%
21 Hiu 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% hiu 1%
22 Lintah 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% Lintah 1%
23 Cacing 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 2% ikan pantau 1%
24 Ikan pantau 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% harimau 0%
57%

Table 4. User’s Index of Plants by Respondent 2

Plant = 47%
Utilization
No Total
Species Medicine Building Craft Food Cosmetic
(33%) (13%) (13%) (26%) (15%)
1. Kunyit 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% Padi 5%
2. Manggis 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% Kelapa 4%
3. Sirsak 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% Rumput laut 4%
4. Kina 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% Kunyit 3%
5. Rumput 3% 0% 0% 0% 1% 4%
Manggis 3%
Laut
6. Kelapa 0% 2% 0% 2% 0% 4% Sirsak 3%
7. Mahoni 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1% Kina 3%
8. Jati 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 2% Jagung 3%
9. Bamboo 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1% Jati 2%
10. Durian 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1% Lidah buaya 2%
11. Rotan 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% Bengkuang 2%
12. Mansiang 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% Bambu 1%
13. Pandan 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1%
Mahoni 1%
Duri
14. Jagung 0% 0% 1% 2% 0% 3% Durian 1%
15. Padi 0% 0% 0% 4% 1% 5% Pandan duri 1%
16. Sagu 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% Rotan 1%
17. Ubi 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% Mansiang 1%
18. Lidah 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 2%
Ubi 1%
Buaya
19. Bengkuang 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 2% Kopi 1%
20. Kopi 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% Sagu 1%
43%