The role of civic engagement in post-mining environmental revitalization

Abstract The large tin potential in the Bangka Belitung Islands has an impact on the high level of mining activity that has been carried out for a long time. The ecological impact of mining activities leaves behind post-mining pits or known as kulong are not properly reclaimed. Large and spacious kulongs are found in Perlang and Nibung Villages, Central Bangka Regency. This research explains the contribution of local community towards tourism awareness groups “Pokdarwis” and village-owned enterprises “Bumdes” in revitalizing post-mining sites to become tourist destinations known as Lake Pading and Lake Kaolin. Designed as a qualitative-descriptive approach, the data collection was carried out through observation, interviews and document study. Research findings show that the revitalization of post-mining pit areas, specifically at Lake Pading and Lake Kaolin by Pokdarwis and Bumdes has had a significant impact on the escalation of environmental and tourism use values. Efforts to increase tourism are also a means of sustainable environmental preservation and preventing damage from illegal mining activities. Community participation in revitalizing and preserving the environment reflects principles that are in accordance with the concept of Civic Engagement.