ABSTRACT Bur Telege is one of the natural tourism areas that has a variety of tourist activities and is developing. The development of tourist attractions requires an analysis of land suitability and development strategies to realize management that can improve the welfare of the community while still paying attention to environmental sustainability. The purpose of this study was to determine …
ABSTRACT Ecotourism is a tourism activity that is responsible for nature, empowers the community, and increases environmental awareness. Batu Dinding Waterfall, which is located in the vicinity of Bukit Rimbang-Bukit Baling Wildlife Reserve, has a natural tourist attraction. This study aims to determine the feasibility level of the Batu Dinding Waterfall tourist attraction and to determine…
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of Semut Island as a tourist attraction and to understand visitors' perceptions of its potential. This study uses a mixed-method approach. Data will be collected through observation, interviews, and literature review. Interviews will be conducted with both management and visitors. Management will be selected using purposive sam…
ABSTRACT Bukit Cadika Pine Forest Bangkinang is one of the pine forests in Bangkinang Riau. Pine is a type of tree that is classified as a fast-growing type and does not require special requirements in its planting, so pine can spread naturally to areas south of the equator. The existence of understory plants can also function as soil protectors from rain grains and surface flow and play a rol…
ABSTRACT Mangrove ecosystems play a crucial role in maintaining coastal environmental balance and hold significant potential for sustainable ecotourism development. In Sungai Apit Subdistrict, Siak Regency, the presence of mangrove forests presents both opportunities and challenges for community-based management. This study aims to analyze the level of community participation in managing mangr…
ABSTRACT Human-wildlife conflict was an increasing phenomenon in various regions, particularly in areas bordering natural habitats. One such conflict occurred between the community and primates in Pandan Wangi Village, Peranap District, Indragiri Hulu Regency. This study aimed to understand the community's perception of primates, the conflict they faced, and their efforts to mitigate it. The r…
ABSTRACT An evaluation of community-based mangrove rehabilitation activities in Jangkang Village, Bengkalis Regency, was conducted to determine the factors influencing the success of the programme and its effectiveness. Rehabilitation focused on two locations: the coastal area and the Jangkang River. The approach used was descriptive qualitative with in-depth interviews, field observations, li…
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to determine the characteristics of visitors who visit the ecotourism area and to calculate the economic value of the Bukit Candika Pine Forest ecotourism area, Kampar Regency, Bangkinang City District. The research design used was a quantitative design with the travel cost method. The instrument used was a questionnaire. Instrument analysis used a questio…
ABSTRACT Rimbo Panti Nature Reserve is a vital conservation area in West Sumatra that faces ecological threats from invasive plant species, notably Arenga obtusifolia (langkap). This species exhibits high regenerative capacity and spatial dominance, potentially disrupting local biodiversity. This study aims to map the distribution and analyze both the spatial patterns and environmental factors…
ABSTRACT Mangrove forests are very important for society and the environment. The Merambai River mangrove forest in the Meranti Islands Regency plays an important role in protecting the coast and has the potential for ecotourism development. This study aims to determine the structure and composition of mangrove forest stands in the Merambai River mangrove area in the Meranti Islands Regen…
ABSTRACT Land cover changes in forest areas are often driven by land use and tenure dynamics. To address this, the government has provided legal certainty regarding the ownership status of settlements, public facilities, and social facilities within forest areas that had been occupied for at least five years prior to the enactment of Law No. 11/2020 (the Job Creation Law), through the Land Ten…
ABSTRACT Nipah sticks (Nypa fruticans) are one of Indonesia's potential export commodities. Nipah sticks is the central part of the nipah leaf, known for its strength and durability. The potential for nipah plants in Riau is significant, and one of its habitats can be found in the Batang Tuaka District. The research aims to understand the supply chain of nipah sticks in Batang Tuaka District, …
ABSTRACT The potential of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs), in general has not been optimally utilized. The processing of NTFPs for the people of Koto Sentajo Village is still not the primary source of income for the community but is part of fulfilling daily living needs. This study aims to determine the types of NTFP utilization and their contribution to the economy of the community in Koto…
ABSTRACT One type of biodiversity found in Indonesia is fungi. Fungi usually thrive in moist environments. As heterotrophic organisms, fungi depend on organic substances from other organisms to support their lives. This study aims to identify the types of macroscopic fungi and analyze the habitat vegetation of macroscopic fungi found in the Imbo Putui Customary Forest, Tapung District, Kampar …
ABSTRACT Sumatran elephants (Elephas maximus sumatranus) are key animals that determine whether or not the forest is maintained. This research aims to determine the availability of elephant food types in Sebanga PLG.The data collection method used transects and plot lines with a size of 20x20m and 1x1m to obtain natural food production data Stratified sampling technique was used to locate the …
ABSTRACT Acacia crassicarpa is widely cultivated in Industrial Plantation Forests (HTI) due to its fast growth and suitability as pulp raw material. However, Paracoccus marginatus is a pest known to infest acacia nurseries at PT. RAPP, causes chlorosis and sooty mold, significantly reducing seedling productivity. Effective pest management is crucial for producing optimal seedling. and botanica…
ABSTRACT The pulp and paper industry contributes to 20% of deforestation in Indonesia, leading to greenhouse gas emissions and highlighting the need for non-wood raw materials. Bamboo, a fast-renewable resource with rapid growth and regenerative abilities, presents an attractive alternative. Among bamboo species, Bambusa glaucophylla is considered a promising material due to its high cellulose…
ABSTRACT CV. Usaha Jaya Mulia is developing so that a study of industrial development strategies is needed. To improve and maintain the continuity of the industry and increase competitiveness, a development strategy is needed. The purpose of this study was to determine the development of the rattan industry through SWOT analysis (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat) at CV. Usaha Jaya Mulia…
ABSTRACT The ethnobiological knowledge of the Sakai Bathin Sobanga community in the Imbo Ayo customary forest is passed down orally, but this information has gradually diminished over time, resulting in the younger generation's decreasing understanding of forest resource utilization. This decline in understanding poses a potential threat to the preservation of traditional ecological knowledge.…
ABSTRACT Dumai City experienced a decrease in mangrove forest area during 2005- 2015. The factors driving the degradation of the mangrove forest area in this city are land conversion for industry, ports, roads, plantations, and residential areas. The aim of this research was to analyse spatial and temporal dynamics using NDVI, determine the composition of mangrove forest and observe biophy…