Mangrove Forest Policy in Serangan, Bali: A Case Study of Mangrove Forest Expansion Policy from a Postcolonial Perspective
摘要
We examine the impact of fishermen’s participation (FP), fishermen’s knowledge of mangrove policy (FKMP), perception of supervision (PS), and mangrove ecosystem awareness and sustainability (MEAS) in Serangan, Bali. A mixed-methods approach was used, analyzing quantitative data from 95 fishermen with structural equation modeling–partial least squares (SEM-PLS), while qualitative analysis drew on a postcolonial perspective and Foucault’s panopticon theory. The results indicate that the perception of supervision has the strongest statistical effect on ecological consciousness and sustainability (path coefficient = 0.475). However, this influence reflects a pseudo-panopticon effect—where inconsistent, non-participatory surveillance fails to internalize genuine ecological care and instead fosters only superficial conformity. The historical legacy of Dutch colonial conservation strategies remains evident in contemporary mangrove management, constraining community empowerment. Our study underscores the constraints of surveillance-oriented conservation strategies in customary communities, where horizontal social norms carry more weight than vertical governmental authority.