Electronic Theses and Dissertation

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan sistem informasi geografis (sig) yang menyajikan informasi sebaran dan luas rawa gambut di kabupaten aceh barat. rawa gambut memiliki peran penting dalam ekosistem dan penyerapan karbon, namun informasi terkait sebaran dan pengelolaannya masih terbatas. dalam penelitian ini, dilakukan pemetaan dan analisis sig untuk mendapatkan data terbaru tentang sebaran rawa gambut. hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rawa gambut di kabupaten aceh barat bagian timur memiliki luas total 354,29 km dengan 100 titik rawa gambut. sebaran rawa gambut meliputi beberapa kecamatan, seperti samatiga, johan pahlawan, meurebo, bubon, pante ceuremen, dan panton reu. rawa gambut banyak terdapat di kawasan pesisir, dekat sungai, perkebunan, dan persawahan. kecamatan johan pahlawan memiliki jumlah titik rawa gambut terbanyak, sementara kecamatan panton reu memiliki jumlah yang paling sedikit. luas rawa gambut terbesar terdapat di kecamatan samatiga, mencapai 161,86 km, sementara kecamatan panton reu memiliki luas rawa gambut terkecil, yaitu 2,53 km. informasi ini diharapkan dapat membantu semua pihak yang berkepentingan dan menjaga kelestarian rawa gambut di kabupaten aceh barat.

This research aims to develop a Geographic Information System (GIS) that provides information on the distribution and extent of peatlands in West Aceh Regency. Peatlands play a crucial role in the ecosystem and carbon absorption, but information regarding their distribution and management is still limited. In this study, GIS mapping and analysis were conducted to obtain the latest data on the distribution of peatlands. The results showed that peatlands in the eastern part of West Aceh Regency have a total area of 354.29 km with 100 peatland points. The distribution of peatlands encompasses several districts, such as Samatiga, Johan Pahlawan, Meureubo, Bubon, Pante Ceuremen, and Panton Reu. Peatlands are predominantly found in coastal areas, near rivers, plantations, and paddy fields. Johan Pahlawan district has the highest number of peatland points, while Panton Reu district has the lowest number. The largest extent of peatlands is located in Samatiga district, covering an area of 161.86 km, while Panton Reu district has the smallest extent of peatlands, which is 2.53 km. This information is expected to assist all stakeholders in preserving the peatlands in West Aceh Regency.