Tourism Development Strategy in Mangrove Forest of Kampung Sejahtera, Bengkulu City

The Mangrove Forest of Kampung Sejahtera in Bengkulu City has a strategic location and abundant resources that can be developed into an alternative natural tourist destination. However, this area is not without threats. Therefore, a tourism development strategy should be formulated, taking into account the potential tourism resources and the perceptions of visitors and the local community. Mangrove vegetation data is obtained through field observations using the plot line method at five observation stations, which is then processed to obtain the Importance Value Index and Species Diversity Index Data on wildlife and aquatic biota is obtained through exploration and interviews with fishermen and local communities, as well as the management of  Baai Fish Auction Places, Next, the list of types is tabulated by group.  Perceptions of tourism development were obtained from visitors and the public with a total of 60 respondents, then processed to obtain the Respondent Achievement Level based on Likert scale values.  Based on current management conditions, the potential of flora and leaves, as well as the perceptions of visitors and the community, a tourism development strategy formulation is formulated using a SWOT Analysis.   Tourism development strategies can be carried out through strengthening the capacity of community-based tourism management institutions, collaborating with investors to address funding, managing tourism resources and appropriate visitors, creating innovative and educational tourism programs, developing environmental hazard management, creating innovative and environmentally friendly infrastructure, and promoting marketing and advertising through various media, as well as environmental education and law enforcement

Motivation, Perceptions, and Preferences of Tourists Visiting National Parks on the Java and Sulawesi Islands

Understanding tourist motivation, perception, and preferences is critical for designing effective tourism strategies in national parks. This study examines the relationship between ecological factors and the motivations, perceptions, and preferences of domestic tourists visiting national parks in Java and Sulawesi, Indonesia. Data were collected from 358 respondents via an online survey over four months and analyzed using chi-square and General Linear Model tests to assess socio-demographic differences. The main motivation for visiting national parks in Java was "attractive natural panoramas", while in Sulawesi, it was the "diversity of fauna". Tourists in Java exhibited stronger cognitive perceptions due to informative signage, whereas Sulawesi visitors appreciated the "natural appearance of facilities". Affective perceptions were consistent across both islands, driven by enjoyment, while conative perceptions were linked to intentions to revisit for wildlife observation. Activity preferences varied, with Java tourists favoring natural panoramas and Sulawesi visitors prioritizing wildlife observation. The length of visit was the only socio-demographic variable significantly related to motivations, perceptions, and preferences. These findings highlight the varying ecological priorities of tourists in Java and Sulawesi, with implications for targeted management and conservation strategies in national parks

Analysis of the Golden Ratio on Flowers as an Ecotourism Interpretation in Sukabumi Region

The beauty of flowers holds significant appeal for tourists seeking to experience nature. This aesthetic quality can be quantified using the golden ratio, a numerical value associated with beauty. Understanding the golden ratio in flowers offers a fascinating way to enrich ecotourism interpretations for both tourists and flower enthusiasts in Indonesia. This knowledge can transform how visitors appreciate the natural beauty around them. This exploratory research aims to determine the golden ratio's position in 150 flowers found in the Sukabumi Region. A quantitative approach is used to measure and analyze to obtain a comparison that produces a golden ratio value so that the aesthetic value of each flower found in the Sukabumi Region can be known. The results of the golden ratio values were found in nine different variations of the comparison between the morphologies. The golden ratio value on flowers can be used for ecotourism interpretation and adding knowledge regarding the importance of the value of beauty so that it can be managed as a source of tourist attraction in the Sukabumi area

The Participation Level of The Local Community towards Community-Based Tourism Development in Sopapei Tourism Destination, Ambon, Indonesia

Community-based tourism is owned and managed by the community and intended to deliver wider community livelihood benefits.  Sopapei Beach is one of the tourist destination spots in Ambon, and it is visited mostly by local tourists. This area has six tourism spots, all managed by individual local communities. This study aimed to investigate the potency of developing community-based tourism in this area. The study was conducted between July – September 2023. Descriptive statistical analysis was used in this study. An interview, field observation, and literature review were used to obtain information on tourism activity and mechanisms in Sopapei Beach. A purposive sampling method was used to collect the informant to be interviewed. The SWOT analysis was used to develop strategy management for community-based tourism (CBT) development possibilities. The result shows that most informants claim that Sopapei is an attractive tourist spot with a fascinating marine view, a friendly atmosphere, a nice beach, and attractive culinary dishes. There was a small probability of conflict potency between the local tourism owners. The CBT management approach was a possibility to reduce the conflict potency. Participatory of the local community in the local community in tourism was considered fair. SWOT analysis proposes 13 management strategies for developing CBT in Sopapei Beach

Advancing Sustainable Mangrove Restoration: A Community-Driven Edu-Ecotourism Business Model in Banyuasin

Coastal communities in the Banyuasin District heavily rely on mangrove ecosystem services. However, unsustainable livelihood practices are driving mangroves into degradation. Our study aims to identify alternative livelihoods that can transform more sustainable mangrove businesses and practices. This will be achieved by co-developing a business model through participatory action research (PAR) in mangrove villages of Banyuasin. Our study revealed potential community-driven edu-ecotourism businesses in Sungsang and Marga Sungsang Village for further development. This business heavily relies on the natural authenticity of its mangrove, which amplifies the urgency to restore the degraded mangrove in the landscape. Thus, there is a high alignment of the business model canvas components with restoration activities such as the development of a mangrove seedling nursery, selling, and planting. This community-driven business is financially viable, according to the financial metrics, with a net present value (NPV) of IDR 180,148,622, a benefit-cost ratio (BCR) of 1.3, an internal rate of return (IRR) of 52.88%, and a payback period (PBP) of 1.7 years. The development of this business model can leverage sustainable livelihood opportunities and reconcile multiple interests while amplifying the urgency of restoring mangroves. The collaborative efforts among the community during this process serve as an exercise to build collective knowledge, strengthen social ties, and enhance trust and communication. This, in turn, leads to stronger collective action and social capital, which can sustain mangrove restoration beyond the project duration

Does the Tricolor Langur Truly Have a Specific Habitat in Danau Sentarum Landscape? An Analysis of The Preferences Habitat Using Maximum Entropy

The tricolored langur (Presbytis cruciger) is not only geographically restricted but is also believed to strongly depend on specific habitat types, particularly wetland ecosystems in northern Borneo. Despite its limited range and potential vulnerability, no comprehensive habitat assessment has been conducted within its distribution area. This study aims to model the habitat suitability of P. cruciger in the Danau Sentarum landscape using environmental variables derived from direct encounter data collected between 2021 and 2023, and analyzed using MaxEnt. Habitat suitability modeling revealed that 95.94% (228,658 ha) of the total study area (238,329 ha) was classified as unsuitable habitat. The remaining areas were categorized as marginally suitable (7,080 ha), suitable (1,977 ha), and highly suitable (614 ha). Highly suitable areas are concentrated in peat swamp forests, riparian forests, and lowland secondary forests located within 1 km of lake edges, extending into the hilly zones of the Danau Sentarum landscape. Among the environmental predictors, land cover contributed the most to the model, though it showed low permutation importance. In contrast, proximity to fire hotspots demonstrated high permutation importance, indicating an avoidance behavior towards fire-prone areas. The species preferred elevations ranging from 100 to 200 meters above sea level, with 8–25% slopes, and proximity to swamp forest and lake ecosystems. These results highlight the species' strong association with wetland ecosystems and underscore the importance of conserving these habitats to ensure its survival

Diversity of Insect Species in PT Sumber Graha Sejahtera of Production Forest in West Wara District, Luwu Regency

Insects are the most numerous groups of organisms in the phylum of Arthropods and have a very important role in the continuity of ecological functions. This study aims to determine the diversity of nocturnal and diurnal insect species in PT. Sumber Graha Sejahtera of production forest area in West Wara District. This study used 2 methods are plot and line transect. The traps used are Light traps for nocturnal insects used on 5 plot and Sweep Net for diurnal insects used on 3 line transect. The results showed that there were 36 species of insects consisting of 14 nocturnal species and 22 diurnal species. The diversity index of nocturnal insects were included in the medium category (2.57) with the highest population density found in the species Aedes albopictus which is 0.0160, while the diversity index of diurnal insects were included in the high category (3.02) with the highest population density found in the species Valanga nigricornis which is 0.0056

The Abundance of Leptophryne javanica in the Streams of Mount Ciremai National Park

Leptophryne javanica is a frog in West Java and Central Java. Threats to the presence of L. javanica in nature include volcanic activity and chytrid fungi. The population of L. javanica is not known for certain. This study aims to estimate the abundance of L. javanica in several streams of Mount Ciremai National Park and describe the habitat of this species. This research was conducted in Cisurian Waterfall, Cilutung Waterfall, Ciinjuk Spring, and Cilengkrang Waterfall using visual encounter methods combined with sampling transect. L. javanica was found mostly in Ciinjuk Springs with an abundance of 2.50 ± 3.09 ind /10 m. More males were found than females, except in the Cisurian Waterfall. The body size and weight of the females were larger than the males. The microhabitat of Ciinjuk Spring had an average of river currents of 0.34 m/s, river width of 0.8–1.2 m, river depth of 1.0–3.4 cm, and canopy density ranging from 54.17–100%. In addition to the spring, the waterfall was also a preferred habitat by L. javanica. Further research is needed in other waterfalls and rivers with microhabitat characteristics similar to Ciinjuk Spring

Bird Community in Six Successional Stages of Habitats in Manokwari, Papua

Succession after disturbance can affect the response of the bird community at each stage of habitat succession. Research on the impact of succession on birds has never been done in Papua, so this research is needed to understand how birds can survive habitat changes. This study aimed to analyze bird communities and their responses to successional stages of habitats, i.e., shrubs, agriculture, mixed plantation forest, young secondary forest, old secondary forest, and primary forest. Data collection was done from January 2023 to October 2023. Bird data (species and numbers) were collected using the point count method. Vegetation data (species and density) were collected by using the plot method, and abiotic data (air temperature, humidity, and light intensity) were collected using a dry-wet thermometer and a lux meter.  The Shannon-Wiener diversity indices (H') were calculated for birds and trees. Correlation of the bird data against habitat and abiotic parameters was calculated. There were 11,272 birds from 55 species belonging to 25 families in the study area. The young secondary forest had the highest bird number and diversity (44 species; H' = 3,424), in line with the Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis. Bird communities generally have a strong correlation with vegetation but a weak correlation with abiotic data. In light of conservation importance, young secondary forest held the highest bird species richness, while the primary forest provided habitat for some species that are highly dependent on natural forests

Diversity of Butterflies (Lepidoptera; Rhopalocera) in Three Habitat Types of Forest Edge Area of Bukit Mas Village, North Sumatra, Indonesia

The limited information on butterfly responses to urbanization, particularly in Indonesia, prompted this study, which aims to assess butterfly diversity in different habitats (forest edge, residential areas, and community plantations) within the buffer zone of Gunung Leuser National Park, specifically in Bukit Mas Village, North Sumatra. Observations of plantation habitats were conducted in Aras Napal Hamlet, a buffer zone area, and Bukit Mas Village plantations. This exploratory study, conducted in September 2023, used the Point Count method with 18 points in residential and plantation habitats and 8 points in forest edge habitats. Each count point had a 5-meter radius with 10 minutes of observation, repeated twice daily (08.00–12.00 and 13.00–17.00), and the distance between points was 100 m. A total of 2,536 individuals from 89 species and seven families were recorded, with Nymphalidae being the most dominant family (44 species, 687 individuals). Extrapolation using the iNEXT package shows higher diversity in forest edge as well. At the same time, Residential areas provide a more diverse environment regarding species, while the Forest Edge exhibits the lowest diversity. This study highlights the importance of habitat heterogeneity in maintaining butterfly diversity in buffer zones affected by human activities. In conclusion, species diversity is highest in residential areas, followed by plantations, and lowest in forest edges