Open AccessMangrove ecotourism development at Bilik and Sijile Beach, Labuhan Merak, Baluran National Park, East Java
Author(s) -
Widya Maharani Pangastuti,
Harnios Arief,
Tutut Sunarminto
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
bonorowo wetlands
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2088-2475
pISSN - 2088-110X
DOI - 10.13057/bonorowo/w060203
Subject(s) - ecotourism , national park , mangrove , tourism , geography , java , environmental protection , environmental resource management , ecology , environmental science , archaeology , computer science , biology , programming language
Pangastuti WM, Arief H, Sunarminto T. 2016. Mangrove ecotourism development at Bilik and Sijile Beach, Labuhan Merak. Baluran National Park, East Java. Bonorowo Wetlands 6: 92-102. Mangrove ecosystem in Bilik and Sejile Beach Baluran National Park, East Java were potential to be mangrove ecotourism. The aim of this research was to give alternative strategies of mangrove ecotourism development in Labuhan Merak Resort, Baluran National Park based on demand and supply aspects of ecotourism. Data were collected by interview, questionnaires, observation and literature study with ecosystem mangrove resources and local people of Sumberwaru village as the object of research. Development of mangrove ecotourism in Bilik and Sejile Beach can be do by make the detail of ecotourism concept synchronize with the tourist interest and also with the local people participation, improve the facilities and infrastructure, improve the quality and quantity of the human resources, improve the cleanliness and safety of Bilik and Sejile Beach, optimize the promotion and make interpretation for the tourist.