Nature Tourism Park Research Articles

The Economy of Communities around Forest Area in Dairi Regency

The aim of the study is to find out the economy of communities around forest area in Dairi Regency. The result of the study shows that The direction of utilization of the Dairi Regency forest area that can be developed to improve the community's economy through social forestry permits in each function of protected forest area of ± 20,138.70 ha. The area of limited production forest that can be utilized is ± 14,068.86 ha. The area of production forest is ± 4,974.84 ha. The area of conservation forest of Gunung Leuser National Park which will be utilized ± 86.24 ha is located in Tanah Pinem District. The area of conservation forest of Sicike-Cike Nature Tourism Park which will be utilized ± 0.16 ha is located in Sitinjo District. The area covered by water in the forest area that can be utilized is ± 127.31 ha. The total area of forest area to be utilized based on the function of the area and its area is ± 39,396.10 ha.

Vegetation analysis and population of tarsier (Tarsius spectrumgurskyae) at Batuputih Nature Tourism Park, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Abstract. Arrijani, Rizki M. 2019. Vegetation analysis and population of tarsier (Tarsius spectrumgurskyae) at Batuputih Nature Tourism Park, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 20: 530-537. Tangkasi or Tarsius (Tarsius spectrumgurskyae) is a world’s smallest primate, which categorized as an endemic and protected species inhabited Sulawesi Island. Batuputih Nature Tourism Park (Batuputih NTP) at Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve, Bitung City, North Sulawesi, Indonesia is one of the habitats of the primate. The research aimed to characterize the habitats of Tarsius that include physical and vegetation characteristics and to figuring out the nest distribution and estimation of the population of this species. The vegetation data were sampled using a quadrat sampling technique around Tarsius nests. The Tarsius population was estimated along a 2 km transect line with the distance 50 m to the left and right across the line (the total width 100 m (0.1 km). Meanwhile, to calculate population abundance (Overall estimate of population size/abundance) can be obtained by multiplying population densities with the total area of ​​all observations. The result revealed that the vegetation types of Tarsius habitats were dominated by tree species which associated with Liana from the family Araliaceae, among them include Spathodea campanulata, Ailanthus integrifolia, Kleinhovia hospital, Alstonia scholaris, Garuga floribunda, Arenga pinnata, and two sleeping trees without accosiated from the species of Ficus tinctoria and Ficus variegata. Tarsius life in groups with 2-8 individuals per group. The estimation of population density was found that there were 270 individuals/km or 2.7 individuals/ha and their total abundance around 1660 individuals of Tarsius lived in Batuputih NTP.

INVENTARISASI JENIS PAKAN LUTUNG JAWA (Trachypithecus auratus) PADA BLOK CILAME DAN BLOK CIMEUDEUM TAMAN WISATA ALAM GUNUNG TAMPOMAS KABUPATEN SUMEDANG

Javan Langur (Trachypithecus auratus) is one of folivora species by 50 % leaves, 32% fruits, 13% flowers and 7% insects. The most exist of J. langur in Mt. Tampomas Natural Tourism Park in Block of Cilame and Cimeundeum. Mt. Tampomas Natural Tourism Park is one of hiking trails that cause annoyed vegetation as J. Langur’s feed. The objects of studies are to identify of Javan langur’s feed and Importance Value Index of J. Langur’s feed. The method is purposive sampling to know vegetation of feed. The result of species number were 62 species, include 18 species is a J. Langur’s feed. The J. Langur’s feed are kondang (Ficus variegata), nangsi (Villebrunea rubessen), kadoya (Dysoxylum gaudichaudianum), kiara (Fics altisima), kitambaga (Eugenia cuprea), gadog (Bischofia javanica), hamirung (Vernonia arborea), kibanen (Cryteronia paniculata), huru (Machilus rimota), afrika (Maesopsis eminii), putat (Bringtonia acutangular), sampang (Evodia latifolia), pisitan monyet (Glianthus populacus), kilalayu (Lepisanthes tetraphylla), kihuni (Antidesma bunius), hantap (Sterculia coccinea) dan saninten (Castanopsis argentea). Dominance of Javan Langur feed is kadoya (Dysoxylum gaudichaudianum), kitambaga (Eugenia cuprea), dan huru (Machilus rimota). This mean of habitat condition is available feed to J. langur existing.

The use of plant stratification by Otus jolandae in the Natural Tourism Park of Kerandangan, Lombok

Otus jolandae is an endemic owl species of Lombok island. The previous study suggested exploring the ecology-related aspects more deeply since this species had been just identified in 2013 but their recent status is nearly threatened. This study was conducted in Natural Tourism Park (NTP) of Kerandangan forest from July to September 2016. The field observation was carried out during the night to observe the owl occurrence in different plant species and different vegetation structure (seedling, sapling, pole, and tree). The results reveal the most widely used plant species is Dalbergia latifolia and then followed by Tectona grandis, Tamarindus indica, Samanea saman, Mangifera indica, Delonix regia, and Swietenia mahagoni respectively. Moreover, about 71.6% Otus jolandae occurs dominantly in the tree structure, followed by 28.4% of the pole structure, while no occurrence found in seedling and sapling structure. This indicates the adult and subadult vegetation act as a critical part for being a territory for Otus jolandae. Hence, addressing the deforestation problem and at the same time protecting the forest in a good shape with more pole and tree vegetation structure will keep Otus jolandae population from the extinction.

Technical and Policy Analysis with its Implementation to Promote Conservation Program: A Case Study of Gunung Meja Natural Tourism Park in West Papua

Technical and Policy Analysis with its Implementation to Promote Conservation Program: A Case Study of Gunung Meja Natural Tourism Park in West Papua

Participation of Bussiness Actors in Conservation Activity at Gunung Tangkuban Perahu Nature Tourism Park

Partisipasi masyarakat selaku pelaku usaha di Taman Wisata Alam Gunung Tangkuban Perahu (TWAGTP) merupakan kunci pengelolaan kawasan konservasi yang berkelanjutan melalui kegiatan konservasi. Kegiatan konservasi di TWAGTP belum maksimal sehingga perlu adanya dukungan dari berbagai pihak. Penelitian bertujuan menentukan tingkat partisipasi pelaku usaha dalam kegiatan konservasi di TWAGTP dengan mengkaji manfaat ekonomi yang didapatkan pelaku usaha dari kegiatan wisata dan kesediaannya berkontribusi dalam kegiatan konservasi maupun membayar dana konservasi. Metode yang digunakan adalah observasi, kuesioner, wawancara, dan studi pustaka. Responden berjumlah 58 pelaku usaha dengan teknik stratified random sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan secara umum pelaku usaha mendapatkan manfaat ekonomi dari pendapatan wisata dengan kontribusi tinggi pada share (78,59%) dan sangat tinggi pada covering (120,46%). Sebagian besar tingkat partisipasi pelaku usaha masuk ke dalam kategori sangat rendah sebesar 88,33% dan kategori rendah sebesar 11,67%. Secara umum pelaku usaha sudah berkontribusi dalam kegiatan konservasi di TWAGTP dan sebanyak 60% yang bersedia membayar dana konservasi. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa kesediaan pelaku usaha berkontibusi dalam kegiatan konservasi cukup tinggi.
 
 Kata kunci: pelaku usaha, kegiatan konservasi, manfaat ekonomi, Taman Wisata Alam Gunung Tangkuban Perahu, partisipasi

PERILAKU INTERAKSI SOSIAL MONYET HITAM DARE (MacacamauraSchinz, 1825) DI TAMAN WISATA ALAM LEJJA KABUPATEN SOPPENG

Sulawesi island is a unique island among other islands in indonesia. This research aims to find out the social interaction behaviour of Dare Black Monkey (Macaca maura) in the Lejja natural tourism park. This animal is an endemic in Sulawesi island, located in South Sulawesi Province and categorixed as an endangered species by the IUCN, therefore its existence must be protected. The method was used field observation and focal animal sampling. The object was detremined in 15 Macaca maura based on age and sexuality in a group.Social interaction behaviour was recorded, namely the behavior of playing, grooming, coitus, conflict. Based on the results that the high social behaviour frequency of playing activity was owned by the young male (72 times) and the children (56 times), as well as grooming by young male and children have the highest frequency (31 times). Frequency of coitus and agonistic behaviours was owned by adult male with 14 times and 5 times respectively.However, the longest time proportion of playing was used by children with 10.602 second (62,01%),while the total and time percentage of coitus have the lowest value (240 second or 2,11% and 300 second or 2,58% perspectively) by adult ages.Kata Kunci :, Macaca maura, social behavior, grooming, Lejja natural tourism park

A Study of Tourist Attraction Development Policy and Environmental Conservation in the Ijen Crater Natural Park

Tourism development in Indonesia is increasing, as it is beneficial to the the social, cultural, educational, environmental and economic sectors of the country. In maintaining the sustainability of tourism, the government optimizes business in the field of ecotourism. Ecotourism as an environmentally friendly tourism can have a positive impact in the form of economic improvement, conservation, education, environmental preservation and empowerment of local communities. One ecotourism that has always been a magnet for tourists today is the Nature Tourism Park (TWA) Ijen Crater. Ijen Crater is a nature conservation area with diverse natural potential and is used as a nature conservation park. This study discusses the analysis of environmental damage prevention in the Ijen Crater Nature Park. A qualitative descriptive research approach with data collection techniques through primary data and secondary data was applied. The data were analyzed with data collection analysis, reduction, presentation and data verification. The results of this study are the natural potential of Ijen Crater TWA including the Ijen crater lake, blue fire, sulfur mining, vegetation and animals, Paltuding fun trekking, and Bunder cottage. The environmental conditions of tourist objects and attractions in Ijen Crater TWA are still in a good stage because the manager continues to strive to supervise and protect the tourist objects and attractions. The results of the analysis were interpreted by applying literary research of two regulations, namely UU No.32 of 2009 and UU No.10 of 2009. The result showed that there were three indicators that were not in accordance with UU No.10 of 2009 on Tourism, including the implementation of principles; coordination; and rights, obligations and prohibitions. The efforts to prevent enviromental damage can be done by dividing the area blocks, designing the site and disseminating information to tourists.

Identifikasi Tumbuhan Lumut di Kawasan Wisata Taman Nasional Bantimurung

Abstract. This study aims to determine the types of mosses found in the Bantimurung National Park Tourism Area, especially on the riverbank sites to the entrance of Batu Caves. This research was conducted in June-August 2018. Exploration and collection of specimens was carried out using the roaming method. The specimens obtained were identified using a plant identification book. The results of this study indicate that there are five species of mosses found in the Bantimurung National Park Tourism Area, namely: Thuidium sp., Polytricum Commune, Aulacomnium palustre, Orthotrichum sp., And Ectropothecium sp. The five species come from different families. Keywords: moss, identification, bantimurung national park.

Ekoteologi Fungsi Hutan Oenaek: Penyimpangan Paradigma Ekologis Menuju Perilaku Eksploitatif

This study aims at describing and analyzing the change of Camplong residents’ perspective towards the function of forest which brings an impact on the damage of Oenaek Forest. In addition, the purpose of this study is also to conduct an ecotheological observation about this viewpoint shift. There is a Natural Tourism Park in Camplong with various kinds of flora and fauna. In Timorese belief, this forest functions as a palace for Usi (the highest god) and a shelter for the spirits of passed away ancestors. The shift of the forest status fromnatural forest (restricted forest) to productive forest has caused the change of residents’ perspective towards the function of the forest. In the past they used to perceive the forest as a subject, but now it has been seen as an object of economic enterprise. The change of this standpoint has influenced the behavior of Camplong people who live around the forest area: the forest is no longer served as a place for celebrating traditional rituals, but merely as a tourist destination. The method applied in this research is qualitative descriptive whichis carried out through observation and in-depth interview.

INVENTARISASI JENIS ANGGREK (ORCHIDACEAE) TERESTRIAL DI TAMAN WISATA ALAM BUKIT KELAM KABUPATEN SINTANG

Bukit Kelam Nature Tourism Park in Sintang District is a nature conservation area that has become the habitat for a wide range of endemic flora in West Kalimantan. This study aimed to identify terrrestrial orchids (Orchidaceae) species in Bukit Kelam Nature Tourism Park in Sintang District. This study was conducted from September to November 2017. The inventory of orchids specieswas done by the cruise method. The study obtained 12 terrestrial orchid species i.e Arundina graminifolia, Bromheadia finlaysoniana, Corybas pictus, Coelogyne kelamensis, Dendrobium lobii, Dendrobium olivaceum, Dipodium pictum, Liparis sp., Paphiopedilum bullenianum, Plocoglottis lowii, Spathoglottis kimbaliana,and Thrixspermumamplexicaule.

The Existence of Geothermal Energy in Communication Perspective and Sustainable Environment in Indonesia

This article highlights the dynamics of geothermal energy in the Kamojang nature reserve in Indonesia. A nature reserve is a conservation area that must be protected and preserved, because it has unique flora and fauna, and rare ecosystems whose existence is threatened with extinction. After going through a long study process by an integrated team, the government finally made a policy to change the function of the nature reserve into a Nature Tourism Park. Changes in policy changes to the function of nature reserves cause pros and cons in the community, and cause conflicts between government and environmental activists. The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that cause changes in the function of nature reserves into natural tourism parks in the Kamojang conservation area of Indonesia, as well as to identify appropriate communication models in the management of geothermal energy through communication and environmentally sustainable approaches. Research findings show that the factors that cause changes in the function of nature reserves into tourist parks include; the interests of geothermal energy to meet national energy needs and electricity infrastructure, accommodate the needs of surrounding communities that utilize water resources in conservation areas, and restore ecosystems. The communication model for geothermal energy management that we propose at the same time is also a novelty namely; ecopopulism approach, negotiation approach, collaboration, and equating meaning and orientation to environmental sustainability. Type of Paper: Empirical Keywords: Geothermal Energy, Nature Reserves, Conservation Policies, Communication Models and Sustainable Development.

Dark sky tourism: economic impacts on the Colorado Plateau Economy, USA

Purpose This paper aims to examine the economic impact from dark-sky tourism in national parks in the USA on the Colorado Plateau. The Colorado Plateau is a region encompassing parts of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah that is known for its dark, star-filled night skies. Tourists in national parks are increasingly interested in observing this natural recreational amenity – especially considering that it is an ecological amenity that is quickly disappearing from the planet. Using a 10-year forecast of visitors to the national parks and using standard input-output modeling, it is observed that, for the first time anywhere, the value of dark skies to tourism in this area. The authors find that non-local tourists who value dark skies will spend $5.8bn over the next 10 years in the Colorado Plateau. These tourist expenditures will generate $2.4bn in higher wages and create over 10,000 additional jobs each year for the region. Furthermore, as dark skies are even more intense natural amenity in the non-summer months, they have the ability to increase visitor counts to national parks year-round and lead to a more efficient use of local community and tourism-related resources throughout the year. Design/methodology/approach Using a 10-year forecast of visitors to the national parks and using standard input-output modeling, we find that non-local tourists who value dark skies will spend $5.8bn over the next 10 years in the Colorado Plateau. Findings These tourist expenditures will generate $2.4bn in higher wages and create over 10,000 additional jobs each year for the region. Furthermore, as dark skies are even more intense natural amenity in the non-summer months, they have the ability to increase visitor counts to national parks year-round and lead to a more efficient use of local community and tourism-related resources throughout the year. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, no other study has attempted to value the environmental amenity of dark skies.

Economic valuation of Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis, ouwens 1912) and its contribution to locally-generated revenue of West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province

Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is one of the largest reptiles in the world. Komodo dragons are listed in the Appendix I Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and categorized as vulnerable by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) due to the limited demographic demarcation and distribution. In achieving sustainable resource utilization, knowledge of the value of natural resources as a whole is required, both tangible and intangible values. Komodo dragon has intangible value in the form of existence value. Therefore, the value of komodo dragon is necessary to know, because it shows the potential of these resources and to be considered in making appropriate management/policy planning for the sustainability of Komodo National Park tourism, as well as the instruments to preserve the species of Varanus komodoensis in their natural habitat. The purposes of this study are to estimate the economic value of Varanus komodoensis, which is the main attraction of Komodo National Park ecotourism, as an instrument of conservation, and to calculate the contribution of Komodo National Park tourism to Locally-Generated Revenue of West Manggarai Regency. Estimation of Varanus komodoensis value was obtained by using Individual Travel Cost Method (TCM). The results of this research is the value of Komodo National Park is Rp 5,995,232,147,515.00. If that value is divided by the average of komodo dragon population from 2012 to 2016 that is 2,841 individuals, then the value of each individual komodo dragon per year is Rp 2,110,254,188.00. Komodo National Park tourism contributed 44% in the retribution of Locally-Generated Revenue and 5% in the Locally-Generated Revenue of West Manggarai Regency.

TINGKAT FILOGENETIK RHOPALOCERA DI TAMAN WISATA ALAM KERANDANGAN KABUPATEN LOMBOK BARAT

This study aimed to determine the existence of the sub-order species Rhopalocera in Kerandangan Nature Tourism Park (NTP) area and the extent of its phylogenetic level between species found. This type of research was quantitative descriptive research. The sampling location consists of two location points namely the location of the park (the front part of NTP) as station I and the waterfall area of the cave wallet used as station II. Sampling was carried out by estimating the distribution of time ie morning and afternoon with observations for 2 (two) weeks. Sample footage used exploratory survey (roaming) with entrapping method. Data were analyzed descriptively to show a description of the morphology of the species found. Then the similarity level index of soransen was calculated with a limit of 9 species based on the number of species found. The results showed that the types of sub-order Rhopalocera found were Troides helena, Papilio memnom, Graphium sarpedon, Papilio peranthus, Doleschallia bisaltide, Cupha erymanthis, Mycalesis sp., and Jamides alecto. While the closest phylogenetic level falls on Papilio polytes and Papilio peranthus is 100% and species with the farthest kinship level are between species of Papilio polytes and Doleschallia bisaltide with a percentage of phylogenetic is 57,9%.

KEANEKARAGAMAN CAPUNG JARUM (ZYGOPTERA) DI TAMAN WISATA ALAM KERANDANGAN BATU LAYAR KABUPATEN LOMBOK BARAT

Needle dragonflies are insects belonging to the Odonata order, sub-order Zygoptera. The purpose of the study was to determine the diversity of needle dragonfly and the type of needle dragonfly. This research was conducted in the Kerandangan Nature Tourism Park, West Lombok Regency in April 2019. This study used an entrapping or meshing method with a purposive sampling technique with sampling based on a consideration in which post 1 is a settlement and post 2 is a dense forest. The results showed that the needle dragonfly diversity index was categorized as being moderate in post 1 amounting to 1,220 and post 2 with a low category of 0,562.

ANALISIS VEGETASI DALAM UPAYA PENGEMBANGAN WISATA DI TAMAN WISATA ALAM PUNTI KAYU PALEMBANG PROVINSI SUMATERA SELATAN

Punti Kayu Natural Tourism Park is a conservation forest contained in Palembang with an area of 50 hectares. Conservation forest utilization as a natural tourism park has a fantastic tourism development potential. Considering this matter, it is necessary to research about vegetation analysis at Punti Kayu nature tourism park for tourism development at Punti Kayu Palembang. The purpose of this research is to know the composition and structure of tree vegetation at TWA Punti Kayu Palembang. The research was conducted from April to June 2017. The method used in this research is Simple Random Sampling with 63 plot total sample.The results of this study obtained 24 tree species consisting of 949 tree phases, 114 pole phases, 141 sappling phases, and 375 phases of seedlings.Tree phases was dominated by Pinus Spesies with total 750 trees (INP 212,65%), in the pole phase, sapplings phase and seedling phase were dominated by Talok with total 25 poles (INP 57,96%), 17 sapplings (INP 39.89%) and 60 seedlings (INP 29.51%), The level of diversity of tree species and seedlings included in the low category, the tree of 0.493 and the seedlings of 0.824. One characteristic of good vegetation is the high level of species diversity. according to Kristinawanti et al (2013) good tree vegetation will have a positive impact on increasing tourist visits The results of this research can be used to support tourism in Punti Kayu Nature Tourism Park because it can be used as a reference to assess the management of Punti Kayu Nature Tourism Park.

ANALISIS VEGETASI DALAM UPAYA PENGEMBANGAN WISATA DI TAMAN WISATA ALAM PUNTI KAYU PALEMBANG PROVINSI SUMATERA SELATAN

Punti Kayu Natural Tourism Park is a conservation forest contained in Palembang with an area of 50 hectares. Conservation forest utilization as a natural tourism park has a fantastic tourism development potential. Considering this matter, it is necessary to research about vegetation analysis at Punti Kayu nature tourism park for tourism development at Punti Kayu Palembang. The purpose of this research is to know the composition and structure of tree vegetation at TWA Punti Kayu Palembang. The research was conducted from April to June 2017. The method used in this research is Simple Random Sampling with 63 plot total sample.The results of this study obtained 24 tree species consisting of 949 tree phases, 114 pole phases, 141 sappling phases, and 375 phases of seedlings.Tree phases was dominated by Pinus Spesies with total 750 trees (INP 212,65%), in the pole phase, sapplings phase and seedling phase were dominated by Talok with total 25 poles (INP 57,96%), 17 sapplings (INP 39.89%) and 60 seedlings (INP 29.51%), The level of diversity of tree species and seedlings included in the low category, the tree of 0.493 and the seedlings of 0.824. One characteristic of good vegetation is the high level of species diversity. according to Kristinawanti et al (2013) good tree vegetation will have a positive impact on increasing tourist visits The results of this research can be used to support tourism in Punti Kayu Nature Tourism Park because it can be used as a reference to assess the management of Punti Kayu Nature Tourism Park.

Economic benefits of natural tourism: driving community’s participation for conservation in Halimun Salak National Park, Indonesia

Natural tourism development is expected to provide added value for ecological and economic aspects of protected areas. Natural tourism activities can generate revenue which can be allocated for conservation as well as provide economic benefits for local communities. With the proviso that tourism activities still benefit communities’ economy, then it possibly will increase their awareness and participation in conservation activities. This research aims to determine the contribution of tourism activities for households’ economy and national park management. Particularly, the contribution of Halimun Salak National Park tourism household income sharing, total household expenses, as well as stakeholder perception related to the conservation at HSNP. The results determine the economic benefits of natural tourism for the community. 66% of local household income was generated from natural tourism and tourism income meets 91% of household expenditure of local communities. Tourism activities could driving community’s participation for conservation in Halimun Salak National Park due to their economic dependencies on tourism.

Residents’ Perceptions of Tourism Impact on Community in National Parks in Serbia

Abstract The research involved a comparison of two case studies dealing with the perceptions of the local population to tourism. The effects and the control of tourism development were analyzed, as well as the availability of information on sustainable tourism and impact on the community in two national parks (NPs) in Serbia. The survey method was applied on a sample of 227 (NP Đerdap) and 210 (NP Tara) respondents. The survey results identified the strong positive perception of the presence of tourists among the two categories of respondents and also certain differences regarding economic benefits of tourism. Research also recognized a poor impact of tourism on the local community in terms of their knowledge and personal involvement. Education and employment in tourism industry were found to be strong factors affecting the residents’ perceptions. Some independent variables significantly predicted the level of local population’s support for tourism in both national parks (tourism impact on job creation, tourism impact on fostering a local culture, etc.). This comparative analysis provides inputs for directing future tourism programmes and devising a development policies adjusted to the needs of the local community.