The role of the mangrove environment community in Karawang Regency. Issue 1 (1st December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wopa, Luthfiyyah Dzakiyyah; Pin, Tjiong Giok; Rahatiningtyas, Nurul Sri; Yosmaniar,
• Is Part Of: IOP conference series. Volume 1119:Issue 1(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-12-01
• Subjects: Earth sciences -- Periodicals; Environmental sciences -- Congresses; Environmental sciences -- Periodicals; 550.5
• DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/1119/1/012084
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-1307

Abstract

Abstract: Mangrove ecosystems in Karawang regency have a fairly extensive mangrove forest with various ecology functions based on conservation that can be used as ecotourism. This 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 potensial mangrove ecotourism 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 result showed that the community perception was very good in the Pusakajaya Utara and Sumberjaya villages; while the community perception was good in Mekarpohaci and Tanjungjaya villages. The better community perception of mangrove ecotourism can be the basis for community participation to manage the potential of the mangrove ecosystem in the area.