ABSTRACT

The study assesses the impacts of the Tagang programme – a practice of preserving riverine fish species in the restricted area, for nature conservation and ecotourism development – on an indigenous community in Malaysia, using the empowerment framework. The data are collected from in-depth interviews with 27 key informants. Using thematic analysis, this study reveals three main themes – nature conservation, ecotourism development, and participation of local community. Through the Tagang programme, the river ecological system has improved. The village has enhanced community cohesion and collaboration, and developed new ecotourism activities for income generation. The indigenous Dayak community is empowered to lead and operate in the Tagang programme in their village which has resulted in positive economic, social, and environmental benefits.

摘要

该研究 使用赋权框架评估了 Tagang计划（一种在禁区内保护河流鱼类物种以促进自然保护和生态旅游发展的做法）对马来西亚土著社区的影响。数据是通过对 27 位关键知情人的深入访谈收集的。通过专题分析，本研究揭示了三个主要主题——自然保护、生态旅游发展和当地社区的参与。通过 塔港 计划，河流生态系统得到了改善。该村加强了社区凝聚力和协作，并开发了新的生态旅游活动以创收。土著 Dayak 社区有权在Tagang领导和运作  项目在他们的村庄产生了积极的经济、社会和环境效益。