Analysis of Characteristics, Functions, and Problems in Karst Sangkulirang-Mangkalihat Region

Reza Erwandha, Muhammad Nur Sulton

Abstract

East Kalimantan province is one of the provinces in Indonesia that has a unique landscape. The unique landscape is Karst Sangkulirang-Mangkalihat. Karst Sangkulirang-Mangkalihat has unique characteristics, both in terms of morphology and hydrology. The uniqueness of karst sangkulirang-mangkalihat area encouraged the authors to conduct research and dig deeper into information about the area. The purpose of this research is to know the characteristics of Karst Sangkulirang-Mangkalihat, the function of Karst Sangkulirang-Mangkalihat Area, and the protection of Karst Sangkulirang-Mangkalihat. The research method used in this study is a quantitative method with a descriptive approach. After research, Karst Sangkulirang-Mangkalihat area has many caves in which there are paintings of historical value. It is known that the positive morphology of karst area is in the form of conical hills and karst towers, while the negative morphology is doline. Sangkulirang-Mangkalihat karst area has 3 functions, namely ecological function, economic function, then educational and cultural functions. The ecological functions of Karst Sangkulirang-Mangkalihat area include living areas of flora and fauna, storage of groundwater, and carbon absorbent. While the educational and cultural functions of the region include as a medium of learning the history of prehistoric people and an enhancer of cultural wisdom. The economic functions of the region include being a provider of rattan commodities that can be sold and the storage of carbon reserves of economic value. Ecological, economic, then educational and cultural functions can be disrupted due to several problems, including overlapping karst protection regulations and the rise of coal cement raw material mining activities.

Keywords

Ecological Functions, Economic Functions, Educational and Cultural Functions, Karst Characteristics, Karst Protection, Karst Sangkulirang-Mangkalihat.

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