The land cover change effect for Javan rhinoceros site suitability

The Javan rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus) is one of the endemic animals in Java, Indonesia, which is currently threatened withextinction and is included in the 25 species program as the top priority for the Indonesian government. In 2021 the Indonesian Ministryof Environment and Forestry said that only 75 Javan rhinos remained in Ujung Kulon National Park in Banten Province. Ujung KulonNational Park is the primary habitat of the Javan rhino, so it requires special attention to protect this habitat. One of the reasons for thereduced population of the Javan rhinoceros is the diminishing availability of habitat. Habitat reduction occurs due to changes in landcover due to human activities. This study aims to identify changes in the habitat suitability of the Javan rhinoceros due to humanpressure. Parameters of human pressure will be identified using changes in land cover in 2000 and 2018. Remote sensing and GIStechnology will be used to monitor habitat suitability for endemic animals over a large area and a long time. The Javan rhino habitatsuitability analysis in 2000 and 2018 will integrate geographical, environmental, and meteorological parameters. The MCDA (Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis) method will determine a decision from several suitability parameters. Based on observations of humanactivities parameters, there have been significant changes to land cover from 2000-2018, especially in residential areas, whichnegatively impacted the suitability of the Javan Rhino's habitat. The results of this study can identify priority areas that requireprotective action for the Javan Rhinoceros habitat. This research is expected to be the basis for protecting endangered endemic animals,especially the Javan Rhinoceros, so their habitat is preserved.