Abstract
Coincide in 2019, Gunung Sewu UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGp) will be reassessed by UNESCO based on UNESCO’s geopark criteria. This research is conducted to evaluate one of the components of Gunung Sewu UGGp, namely Gunung Api purba Nglanggeran Geosite that is located in Nglanggeran, Patuk Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta from the geotourism point of view and UNESCO’s geopark criteria. In addition, this research also conducted to present new geotourism objects for Gunung Sewu UGGp especially in Gunungkidul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. The research methods are divided into two focuses, the field observation method and the geotourism questionnaire method on Gunung Api Purba Nglanggeran Geosite area. Field observation method consists of geomorphological observation, geological structure observation, and lithological observation in the research area. Geosite recommendations are obtained from further analysis of the field observation methods. The Geotourism questionnaire method takes up the evaluation of geotourism at Gunung Api Purba Nglanggeran Geosite based on UNESCO’s geopark criteria with questionnaire respondents from geosite visitors and residents around the geosite area. The research area consists of landscape in the form of ridge, hills, and plains that some areas potentially become new geosites at the Gunung Sewu UGGp. Based on the results of field observation analysis that refer the assessment scheme for value and basic description of geological heritage resources, the new recommended geosites are Kali Ngalang Hulu, Air Terjun Kedung Kandang, Bukit Kembang, Gunung Gentong, dan Batu Miring Oyo. Gunung Api Purba Nglanggeran Geosite is still considered to maintain UNESCO’s geopark criteria. All the results of this research are expected to be used as a simulation for the assessment of UGGp Gunung Sewu pre-reassessment by UNESCO in 2019 and as the consideration of the authorized stakeholders to add geosites to UGGp Gunung Sewu to increase visitor attraction.
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