Landscape Planning Of Cipeuteuy Village As A Bioregion-Based Conservation Village

Abstract

Cipeuteuy Village is situated adjacent to the Gunung Halimun Salak National Park, speci=ically within the Halimun-Salak Corridor, which connects the ecosystems of Mount Halimun and Mount Salak. The village experiences ecological pressures, including forest degradation from agricultural expansion, habitat fragmentation, and limited community-based conservation efforts. As a part of the national park buffer zone, Cipeuteuy Village plays a crucial role in supporting restoration and conservation activities. A bioregion-based approach is needed to harmonize ecological priorities with local socio-cultural conditions. The term bioregion, derived from bio (life) and region (territory), refers to a living system with boundaries de=ined by natural features that sustain the unique activities of the biotic community within it. This study uses spatial and qualitative analyses to examine biophysical characteristics and community dynamics. The objectives of this study are: (1) to identify the landscape characteristics of Cipeuteuy Village based on bioregion units, landscape units, and place units; (2) to analyze the existing landscape zoning; and (3) to develop a landscape plan that positions Cipeuteuy as a bioregion-based conservation village. the study formulates an integrated landscape plan that prioritizes strengthened conservation zones and an agroforestry landscape plan designed to enhance ecological functions and support community-based conservation efforts. The bioregional framework guides these strategies toward improving ecological resilience and sustainable landscape development in Cipeuteuy Village.