Analysis of Economic Benefits in Reclamation Activities and Coastal Conversion in Barru District

This research was conducted in Barru District, South Sulawesi. The purpose of this study is to analyze how much the total economic value of coastal land ecosystems in Barru District. Analyzing the value of economic benefits and the multiplier effects of coastal ecosystem reclamation activities in Barru District. Analysis of the data used is to use economic valuation analysis by calculating the value of direct benefits, indirect benefits, the value of option benefits, the value of the benefits of existence, and the value of bequeathing benefits. The results showed the total economic value in the Garongkong hamlet was Rp4,114,881,797 with an average value of Rp2,839,099,322, whereas for Lawallu village had a total economic value of Rp863,980,557 with an average value of Rp39,776,590. From these results, it can be seen that reclamation can provide a higher economic value compared to land conversion. With the reclamation, it can create opportunities for economic improvement of the community around the reclamation land.