Mangrove Ecotourism Research Articles

STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN EKOWISATA MANGROVE DESA BULU CINDEA KABUPATEN PANGKEP SULAWESI SELATAN

The purpose of this research is to formulate a strategy for developing mangrove ecotourism in Bulu Cindea Village, Maros Regency. The sampling method used in this research is the accidental sampling method. Interviews were conducted on 37 visitors or tourists. Data analysis was carried out using the SWOT method with descriptive qualitative and quantitative descriptive, the results of the identification of potential natural resources in the form of flora and fauna were described to find out tourist attraction objects that could be developed. In analyzing visitor perception data, the analysis used is by using a Likert scale. Based on the results of the SWOT analysis, the strength factors include, the type of mangrove ecosystem, has beauty, attractiveness in the form of mangrove species and attractiveness in the form of a wooden bridge (log track) and the opportunity factor where the high motivation of visitors to enjoy the sunset on mangrove ecotourism, the high motivation of the end to walk the bridge wood, high visitor motivation to see mangroves and accessibility in the form of asphalt roads to mangrove ecotourism areas.

Pengaruh Faktor Daya Tarik Ekowisata terhadap Keputusan Berkunjung Wisatawan di Kawasan Mangrove Karangsong Kabupaten Indramayu

This study aims to analyze the effect of eco-tourism attraction on the decision to visit tourists in the Ecotourism Mangrove Area of Karangsong Indramayu. The research method used is a descriptive research method with a quantitative approach. The results of this study indicate that there is a partial and significant influence between Mangrove Physical Products, Mangrove Activities, Mangrove Facilities and Services on the decision to visit tourists in the Ecotourism Mangrove Area of Karangsong Indramayu. Then for ecotourism attractiveness factors consisting of Mangrove Physical Products, Mangrove Activities, Mangrove Facilities and Services simultaneously significantly influence the decision to visit tourists in the Ecotourism Mangrove Area of Karangsong Indramayu, which is 51.9%. This research can provide additional references and can also assist the management in developing mangrove ecotourism areas to attract more tourists.

Pengolahan Mie Kering Tersubstitusi Tepung Mangrove Sebagai Diversifikasi Produk UMKM SOMANO Surabaya di Masa Pandemi Covid-19

SOMANO MSMEs are MSMEs (Micro, Small and) Medium Enterprises) engaged in food and beverages made from mangrove fruit (Sonneratia caseolaris). SOMANO MSMEs are very potential because they are located close to the location of Mangrove Ecotourism Surabaya. However, the covid-19 pandemic has an impact on the declining number of Mangrove ecotourism tourists, which also led to a decrease in sales of SOMANO MSMEs. During this time MSMEs SOMANO is more focused on making liquid mangrove processed in the form of mangrove syrup. To increase sales during the covid-19 pandemic, it is necessary to diversify products, especially healthy functional products that can generally improve health. Mangrove flour has a high enough dietary fiber component that can improve digestive health which indirectly can also increase the body's overall immunity. Mangrove flour-subtitling dry noodle products were chosen as diversification of SOMANO MSME products, because previously these MSMEs did not have the type of products in the form of dry noodles. In addition, dry noodles are a type of food that is quite popular by the people of Indonesia so that it is expected to boost the sales of SOMANO MSMEs during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Therefore, it is considered necessary to carry out PIHAT community service program (Grant application of research results for the community) based on innovation of mangrove flour processed products as product diversification. The purpose of PIHAT community service activities is: increasing the knowledge and skills of SOMANO MSMEs, especially their owners and employees in processing mangrove flour into dry noodle processed products and introducing good ways of packaging and marketing products so as to increase product sales. The methods that will be used are extension and training on processing dried noodles substituted mangrove flour and packaging and marketing. At the end of the training activity, donated tools in the form of noodle makers and food cabinet dryers that are expected to help MSME owners in producing mangrove noodles.

Rehabilitation strategy for mangrove ecotourism development in Tanjung Burung, Tangerang

Mangrove ecotourism is a tourism concept that pays attention to the sustainability of natural resources and the environment as the main tourist object. This study aims to design a mangrove rehabilitation strategy based on a potential analysis of the mangrove ecosystem’s suitability and carrying capacity for ecotourism development. The study was conducted from February to March 2020 in Tanjung Burung Village, Teluk Naga District, Tangerang Regency. The data analysis uses tourism suitability index (TSI) processed by spatial analysis tool and area carrying capacity (RCC). Tanjung Burung mangrove ecotourism has an ecotourism potential of 28 ha, with tracking of 2859 m, this can happen if the entire area is planted with mangroves and can grow well. The potential of mangrove ecotourism based on it carrying capacity is 229 people/day considering the length of the trip for each visitor is 4 hours for 8 operational hours per day. The strategy for the rehabilitation of mangrove ecosystems is to analyze the characteristics of damage and mangrove habitats, repair seawater irrigation systems, and plant mangrove vegetation

ANALISIS MANFAAT LANGSUNG SUMBERDAYA MANGROVE PADA KAWASAN EKOWISATA MANGROVE LANTEBUNG KOTA MAKASSAR

The mangrove ecosystem has a significant role in economic, social and security activities for the surrounding community. Mangrove resources have great direct benefits if the sustainability of their biological resources is maintained. This study examines the value of direct benefits of mangrove resources in the Lantebung mangrove ecotourism area, Makassar City. This study uses primary data derived from interviews with respondents in the Lantebung ecotourism area and secondary data derived from scientific literature studies. Respondents were selected using purposive sampling method. Based on the results of the study, it was identified that the direct benefits in the Lantebung mangrove ecotourism area were the value of tourism benefits, trade benefits and fishery benefits. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the direct benefit value of mangrove resources in the Lantebung Ecotourism area was Rp 2,387,400,000-/year, which detailed the value of tourism, which was Rp 167.400.000/year, the value of trade was Rp 381.600.000/year and the value of fisheries was Rp 1.838. 400.000/year.

POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF MANGROVE TOURISM IN RINDU RIVER, BABELAN DISTRICT AS A TOURISM DESTINATION IN BEKASI REGENCY

Abundant natural resources along with the inherent culture make Indonesia one of the places that are often glimpsed by both domestic and foreign tourists. One of them is in Bekasi Regency which is located in West Java Province. There are objects that have the potential to be developed as ecotourism objects, namely the Mangrove Forest located in the Rindu River, Hurip Jaya Village, Babelan District, Bekasi Regency. The purpose of this study was to determine the potential for Mangrove Ecotourism Development in Sungai Rindu, Babelan District, as a Tourist Destination in Bekasi Regency. This study uses a quantitative descriptive research method that is strengthened by Situational Analysis (SWOT). The data collection techniques used in this study were observation, interviews, documentation and literature studies to be able to determine the ecotourism potential and the potential of mangrove forests in the Rindu River by scoring at each point with each category to be able to produce appropriate data in the Rindu River. The results obtained show that the mangrove ecotourism object in the Rindu River has a lot of potential. In addition to tourism potential, this tourist attraction has economic potential, social and cultural potential. Processing of fish and shrimp can be made into shrimp paste, crackers and salted fish. Mangrove processing can be made into lunkhead, pudding and syrup. All of these potentials are factors that affect the attachment of tourists in general.

Persepsi Masyarakat Lokal terhadap Ekowisata Mangrove Kuri Caddi Desa Nisombalia Kabupaten Maros

The aims of this research are 1). to determine the local community's perception of the development of mangrove ecotourism in Kuri Caddi; 2). To provide a solution to the community-based Kuri Caddi mangrove ecotourism development policy formulation. The method in this study is a qualitative research with an interview method approach using a questionnaire. The results of this study are 1). The local community's perception of the Kuri Caddi mangrove ecotourism, Nisombalia Village, Maros Regency, namely the aspect of community knowledge of mangrove ecotourism reached 74% stating they already knew about mangrove ecotourism, community attitudes towards mangrove ecotourism obtained 70% agreed, community behavior towards mangrove ecotourism obtained 7% always and 51% sometimes and the use of mangrove ecosystems in people's lives gets 13% and 43% sometimes. This shows the support of the local community of Kuri Caddi for the development of mangrove ecotourism in Kuri Caddi, Nisombalia Village, Maros Regency. 2). Recommendations for the development of mangrove ecotourism in Kuri Caddi, Nisombalia Village, Maros Regency, are community-based mangrove ecotourism. The implications of this research can be used as a reference in the formulation of community-based mangrove ecotourism policies.

Development of Mangrove Ecotourism in Bandar Bakau Dumai Based on Disaster Mitigation

Natural disasters that occur in the city of Dumai such as degradation of mangrove forests, coastal abrasion and tidal flooding can be mitigated by maintaining the existence of mangrove forests. Mangrove forests have important benefits on the coast of the city of Dumai, so they need to be protected together. One of the efforts to maintain the existence of mangroves can be through the use of mitigation-based mangrove ecotourism, especially in the Bandar Bakau area of Dumai City. The data collection technique in this study used a quadratic transect and added secondary data from the relevant agencies. Based on the results of the study found 9 types of mangroves that have a role as mitigation in ecotourism locations and there are biota supporting tourism, namely 13 species of birds, 7 species of reptiles and 16 species of molluscs. To maintain the sustainability of the ecotourism area of Bandar Bakau, several disaster mitigations have been carried out for retaining cliffs (revetment), reforestation of mangroves, construction of facilities that adapt to the environment, coastal education, and outreach to the community. In addition, it is very potential to develop several other forms of mitigation such as: beach nourishment, breakwater or construction of embankments to minimize abrasion, as well as construction of diversion canals and tidal flood control gates, strengthening regulations. legislation, making land use policies, policies on flood and wave resistant building standards, policies on exploration and community economic activities, promoting local cultural wisdom of maritime communities.

Ka Bakau: Ekowisata Mangrove Berbasis Pengetahuan Lokal

This study discussed mangrove ecotourism based on Sanak Sedagho, namely ecotourism management based on local wisdom. The management of sanak sedagho is novelty finding in the management of mangrove ecosystems. The mangrove ecotourism in Sungai Apit Sub-district is not active, while the Mangrove Sungai Bersejarah (MSB) Ecotourism still survives, it is still visited and as meeting place at the sub-district and district levels. This study is an ethnographic, where the researcher lived for two months in Sungai Ara Permai Village. The data were taken through library studies, internet, observation, participation observation, informal discussion and in-depth interviews. The main informants in this study are the initiators and managers of MSB Ecotourism and other informants who are community members and workers in MSB Ecotourism. This study found that the management of ecotourism based on local wisdom, in this case the sanak sedagho, is the key to the success of MSB Ecotourism being able survived even in the era of the covid 19 pandemic. This study contributes to the field of economic anthropology, especially in ecotourism management.

Nilai Ekonomi Kawasan Hutan Mangrove Bagi Nelayan Sekitar Area Pertambangan PT. SILO Kotabaru, Kalimantan Selatan

The mangrove forest area of PT. SILO (Sebuku Iron Lateric Ores) Kotabaru company has a mining concession area of ± 9,771 ha, around ± 85 ha of the areas are mangrove forest area that have been freed from mining activities. However, this company plans to manage this area to be an ecotourism forest in order to provide the economic value around the communities. This study aims to investigate the economic value of mangrove forest areas based on three criterions of benefit: (1) direct, indirect, and optional benefit. The primary data were collected using several method: survey, observation, and interviews with fishermen and communities around the area. A total of 22 respondents of 150 fishermen were interviewed randomly: 15 fish/shrimp fishermen, 2 clam catchers, 4 mud crab catchers, and 1 mud crab cultivator. The collected data were analyzed descriptively and total economic valuation analysis using quantification technique of market prices, indirect prices, and replacement values. The results showed the economic value of the mangrove forest area for direct benefit was IDR 10,082,232,500 year-1 (shrimp IDR 9,411,573,000; fish IDR 265,717,000; clam IDR 99,242,500; and mud crabs Rp. 305,700,000. The indirect benefit was Rp. 10,578,857,143 year-1 and as an abrasion barrier was 174,082,920 year-1 , while the value of the selected benefits was Rp. 17,901,000 year-1 . In conclusion, the value of strategic developed areas is literally integrated mangrove aquaculture (silvofishery) and mangrove ecotourism.

Penataan Kawasan Wisata Torosiaje Serumpun di Kabupaten Pohuwato dengan Pendekatan Arsitektur Ekologi

Ecotourism is an activity of environmentally friendly tourism by emphasizing aspects of nature conservation, empowerment of multiple factors (societal, economic, and cultural) as well as aspects of learning and education. Pohuwato is a regency in Gorontalo with such a diverse tourism type and possesses a huge potential in the tourism sector. Torosiaje cluster is one of the regions located in Popayato district, Pohuwato regency—a region that is now a tourist village. In addition to having maritime potentials, this area also has the mangrove potential spanning 7.420 Ha. The region experienced a decline in width due to land conversion by the public, which is now ponds as well as the source of firewood and building materials. The Village has ecological potentials and natural resources, but they are managed poorly. Thus, the development of an ecotourism site is required. Arranging the Tourist Area of Torosiaje cluster is the early stage to improve tourism necessities so that tourist accommodation for all tourist activities is needed.This research aims to design supporting facilities and infrastructure without damaging the environment based on the function of the mangrove ecotourism area. The application of the Ecological Architecture concept was devoted to the arrangement of the circulation area while maintaining and preserving the environment both in terms of the use of materials that do not damage nature and the proper use of energy based on the conservation area. Ecological architecture is a reciprocal relationship between living creatures and the environment. Keywords: Tourism Area, Mangrove Ecotourism, Ecological Architecture

PENGEMBANGAN KEMITRAAN PADA EKOSISTEM MANGROVE SEBAGAI EKOWISATA BERBASIS EKONOMI DAN KEARIFAN LOKAL DI DESA TELUK PAMBANG

Teluk Pambang Village is located on the coast of Bengkalis Island, the area is surrounded by rivers and the beach has an extensive mangrove ecosystem. Mangrove ecosystems have ecological, social and economic functions as ecotourism. Although the village government realizes that the area has the potential to be developed into ecotourism, it has not been able to manage and develop it as ecotourism. The purpose of this activity is to make Teluk Pambang village a local content-based mangrove ecotourism as a sustainable community economic empowerment. The method used is to provide assistance and training followed by direct practice with KUKERTA students to the targeted groups. This activity is a continuation of the previous year's program. Activities begin with planning, implementation and problem solving. The results of this activity can be grouped into physical forms in the form of building track roads, photo/selfie spots, and relaxing places in the mangrove area. Continuing to develop partnerships in its management with educational stakeholders to be directed to environmental conservation based on local wisdom, so that one of the targets involved is elementary schools by providing training in developing a curriculum for loving the environment based on local wisdom. Provide training on processing coconut into chips to the PKK group, and conduct digital marketing training, as a strategy to market MSME products. In conclusion, the service activities were carried out successfully in the development of mangroves and other potential natural resources as ecotourism in improving the creative economy-based economy.existing mangrove ecosystem by developing it as a creative economy-based mangrove ecotourism

Study of development of mangrove forest potential for ecotourism in Kunkun Village, Mandailing Natal Regency, Indonesia

The mangrove ecosystem in Kunkun Village has been used as a tourist destination to be closer to nature. In addition, at this location there is also a river that is used as fishing tourism, as well as a mangrove forest that still has various fauna as one of the areas developed to be a mangrove ecotourism area. The aim of this study were to identify the suitability index of mangrove ecotourism and to determine the carrying capacity of the tourist area. This research was conducted using survey method with a sampling technique and determination of suitability based on weighting and scoring. The suitability index for mangrove tourism is included in the conditionally appropriate category with a percentage value of 55% to 75% which means that further management is needed so that the potential that exists in the mangrove ecosystem in this area can continue to be developed into an environmentally-based tourism area. While the carrying capacity of the area is 235 people/day which is divided into two groups of land and water tourism. However, the management of the ecotourism area is still lacking in terms of promotion of existing tourist spots. infrastructure in the ecotourism area is still less supportive and other facilities are not yet available.

Persepsi Masyarakat Terhadap Keberadaan Ekowisata Mangrove Di Kecamatan Setia Bakti Kabupaten Aceh Jaya

Setia Bakti Subdistrict, West Aceh is one of the areas where there are many mangrove forest ecosystems. Mangrove ecosystems have very important ecological, socio-economic, and socio-cultural roles. Therefore, mangrove forests are used as mangrove ecotourism. One of the factors needed to improve ecotourism objects is public perception. The purpose of this study was to find out how the public's perception of the existence of mangrove ecotourism and what factors influence it. This research uses descriptive method and multiple linear analysis. The results of this study indicate that community perceptions of mangrove ecotourism are generally good and influenced by age, education level, occupation and distance of residence. The factor that significantly influences people's perceptions is the level of education with a regression coefficient of 0.052.

Mangrove potential and community characteristics for strengthening the utilization of environmental services based on ecotourism: A case study in Karangsong, Indramayu, West Java

Mangrove rehabilitation is often challenged by a lack of support from local communities. The success of mangrove rehabilitation can increase the chances of success by increasing the local economy, which will help increase public awareness. This study was conducted in the mangrove forest of Karangsong Village with the aim to identify the potential of mangroves and the characteristics of local communities as capital for the use of environmental services based on mangrove ecotourism. The interview method with semi-structured guidelines was applied to obtain social, economic and public perceptions data. Karangsong mangrove forest is dominated by three species of mangroves, namely Rhizophora mucronata, Rhizophora stylosa and Rhizophora apiculate. It has also become a habitat for various bird species such as javan pond heron, wandering whistling duck, lesser adjutant, imperial pied pigeon, and common sandpiper, which are potential ecotourism objects. The results showed that positive perceptions derived from the economic benefits obtained from mangroves, which have become feedback for mangrove conservation. The role of the driving group is also crucial to maintain the consistency of stakeholders’ enthusiasm to conserve mangroves. Sustainable ecotourism development needs to involve local communities in its management.

Community-based conservation through stakeholder collaboration in the Essential Ecosystem Area (EEA) of Kao, North Halmahera Regency

Mangrove forest in Kao Village, North Halmahera Regency, North Maluku Province, is a Key Biodiversity Area. Since 2017, the community has been protecting mangrove forests through Kao Village Regulation No.03/2007. In 2020, through the collaboration between stakeholders from universities, NGOs and the government, the Kao mangrove forest area of 300.92 Ha was designated as an Essential Ecosystem Area (EEA) based on the North Halmahera Regent Decree No.078/102/HU/2020. This study describes the biodiversity and the community-based conservation through stakeholder collaboration in the EEA of Kao. The study found that there are 13 mangrove species and 56 bird species, of which 10 are protected species. In 2020, the community has built a mangrove nursery and rehabilitated 8 ha of degraded mangrove forest with the participation of about 70 people. Since the establishment of EEA, the community has stopped hunting for eggs of the endemic moluccan scrubfowl (Eulipoa wallacei) and is trying to increase its population through semi-natural hatching on the beach. The community has also learned to use non-timber mangrove forest products and ecotourism through the support of stakeholders.

The Analysis of Mangrove Area as a Marine Eco-Fisherytourism Area in Luwu Regency South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Marine eco-fisherytourism is an approach to balancing the existing natural environments and conservation efforts to managing mangrove resources and exploring mangrove areas based on the adapting of silvofishery system support successfully the sustainable forest production. This study investigated the sustainability and profitability of mangrove areas by growing and expanding marine eco-fisherytourism areas. An observational study, intensive individual assessment using role-specific questions to the community around the mangrove area, local government, non-governmental organizations, and community leaders; and High-Resolution Satellite Imagery from Bing Maps, Google Maps, and Aerial Drone Photography has been collected. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, dan Threats (SWOT) analysis is suggested to determine how the productivity of mangrove forests development contributes to marine eco-fisherytourism. This analysis shows that the internal factors analysis strategy (IFAS) is approximately 1,09 while the external factors analysis strategy (EFAS) slightly drops to -1,38. Diversification strategy indicates innovation gains across internal factors to reduce external factors. Integrating mangrove forest areas like cultivation, silvofishery, ecotourism areas; involving local communities, community leaders, and stakeholders in planning, implementation, evaluation, and conservation for the development ecotourism; supporting infrastructure mangrove ecotourism visitors, and together with the community in conducting innovation/diversification of management based on the utilization and conservation of mangrove resources.

The level of damage and estimation of rehabilitation value in the Lantebung Mangrove Ecotourism, Makassar City

This study aims to determine the level of damage and estimation of rehabilitation value in the Lantebung Mangrove Ecotourism, Makassar City. The sampling technique was carried out using a survey technique with a purposive sampling method. The size of the plots made is 20 m x 50 m with a total of 8 plots. The level of mangrove damage is determined based on land cover and vegetation density. Estimating the value of ecotourism rehabilitation is based on the Regulation of the Director-General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation P.8/KSDAE/SET/REN.2/10/2017 concerning Standards for Activities and Costs for Conservation of Natural Resources and Ecosystems. The results showed that there were two types of mangrove species, namely Rhizophora mucronate and Avicennia alba. Lantebung Mangrove Ecotourism has a vegetation cover of 82% with a vegetation density of 1,760 individuals/ha, so that the level of damage to mangroves is in a good category. In general, damage to Lantebung Mangrove Ecotourism is caused by converting mangrove forests into fishponds and settlements. The total cost of mangrove forest rehabilitation is IDR. 350,220,000

Strategi pengelolaan hutan mangrove Kampung Kayu Ara Permai Kecamatan Sungai Apit Kabupaten Siak

Mangrove forest management is an effort to protect mangrove forests into conservation forest areas. This study aims to (1) analyze internal and external factors that influence mangrove forest management and (2) mangrove forest management strategies in Kayu Ara Permai Village, Sungai Apit District, Siak Regency. The research was conducted using qualitative research with descriptive research methods. The data collected consisted of primary and secondary data and were analyzed using the SWOT analysis approach (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat). The results of the study showed a strategy in mangrove forest management in Kampung Kayu Ara Permai, namely encouraging community participation in mangrove forest management, capacity building Human resources both for the community and the Laskar Mandiri Conservation group. Development of mangrove ecotourism in Kampung Kayu Ara Permai Encouraging mangrove forest management to become Social Forestry with the Community Forestry scheme

Management, Supervision and Participation of Historic Coastal Communities a Development of Mangrove Education Park Tourism in Perupuk Village, Fifty Hilir District, Regency Coal

The purpose of this study was to analyze the management of community-based mangrove ecotourism in the development of historical coastal ecotourism in Perupuk Village, Lima Puluh Pesisir District, Batu Bara Regency. To analyze the Management, Supervision, and Participation of Historical Coastal Communities in the Development of Mangrove Educational Park Tourism in Perupuk Village, Lima Puluh Pesisir District, Batu Bara Regency. There is a positive and significant influence simultaneously (simultaneous) management, supervision, and community participation on the development of coastal mangrove education tourism. There is a negative and insignificant (partial) influence on management on the development of mangrove education tourism at Historical Beach. There is a positive and significant (partial) effect of supervision on the development of coastal mangrove educational tourism. There is a positive and insignificant (partial) influence of community participation on the development of coastal mangrove education tourism.