Community Perception of Mangrove Ecotourism In Cilebar and Tempuran Sub-Districts, Karawang Regency Luthfiyyah Dzakiyyah Wopa, Tjiong Giok Pin, Nurul Sri Rahatiningtyas, Yosmaniar
1Department of Geography, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, 16424, Indonesia
2Research Institute for Freshwater Aquaculture and Fisheries Extension. Bogor, West Java, Indonesia
Abstract
Mangrove ecosystems in Cilebar and Tempura sub-districts, Karawang regency have a fairly extensive mangrove forest with various ecology and economy functions based on conservation. Mangrove ecotourism can be utilized as a local natural potential by being managed by the community. The purpose of this study was to analyze community perceptions of mangrove ecotourism forests in Cilebar District are scattered in Pusakajaya Utara and Mekarpohaci villages, while Tempuran sub-districts are scattered in Tanjungjaya and Sumberjaya villages. Data was collected through field surveys and interviews using questionnaires. The analysis used in this research is spatial and descriptive. The results showed that Cilebar and Tempuran Sub-districts have 2 classifications of public perceptions of mangrove ecotourism. The community perception is very good in the Pusakajaya Utara and Sumberjaya villages- while the public perception is good in Mekarpohaci and Tanjungjaya villages. Community perceptions of the existence, problems, functions, benefits, and conservation of mangrove ecotourism can contribute in the form of local community participation to manage mangrove ecosystems.
Keywords: Ecotourism, Mangroves, Community Perception, Potential
