The objectives of this study were (1) to find out the social strata in community groups in Air Gading Village, Muara Padang District, Banyuasin Regency, (2) to determine the level of community group participation in the activities of the Peat and Mangrove Restoration Agency in Air Gading Village, Muara Padang District, Banyuasin Regency, and (3) Knowing the level of empowerment of community gro…