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Potensi Ekowisata Hutan Mangrove Berbasis Go Green di Kawasan Peisisir Barat Kota Bengkulu

Introduction

Potensi ekowisata hutan mangrove berbasis go green di kawasan peisisir barat kota bengkulu. Kaji potensi ekowisata hutan mangrove Go Green di Pesisir Barat Kota Bengkulu. Temukan daya tarik ekosistem, sungai, muara, dan pantai, serta aktivitas seperti fotografi dan bird watching. Dukung kelestarian.

Abstract

Secara geofrafis Kota Bengkulu menjadi kawasan pesisir pantai barat pulau Sumatra. Kawasan ini sebagai upaya menyelamatkan bumi dari kerusakan (go green) dan memiliki peluang dalam pengembangan pariwisata mangrovenya. Kebutuhan pariwisata mangrove seolah memberikan nilai yang menarik tahun 2020 menjadi trend wisata berbasis go green sehingga potensi mangrove dalam pengembangan diperlukan kajian mendalam dari berbagai aspek. Oleh karena itu, perlu dilakukannya penelitian yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui potensi dan daya tarik wisata mangrove yang ada di Kawasan Pesisir Barat Kota Bengkulu serta menghitung nilai keindahan dari potensi tersebut sehingga dapat dikembangkan menjadi kawasan wisata yang mendukung kelestarian alam dan meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakatnya. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan April-September 2020, metode pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan pengamatan langsung di lapangan (observation) dan wawancara secara langsung dengan responden untuk memberikan penilaian terhadap keindahan potensi wisata. Analisis data dilakukan dengan metode deskriptif dan scenic beauty estimation. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa potensi dan daya tarik objek wisata mangrove di Kawasan Pesisir Barat Kota Bengkulu adalah ekosistem mangrove,aliran sungai mangrove, muara sungai dan pantai. Kegiatan yang dapat dilakukan adalah fotografi (photography), pengamatan burung (bird watching), menyusuri hutan mangrove (mangrove walk),dan memancing (fishing). Potensi dan daya tarik wisata mangrove Kawasan Pesisir Barat Kota tinggi dengan nilai SBE sebagai berikut; pantai (42), aliran sungai mangrove (20), dan muara sungai mangrove (19).

Review

The paper "Potensi Ekowisata Hutan Mangrove Berbasis Go Green di Kawasan Pesisir Barat Kota Bengkulu" presents a timely and relevant investigation into the ecotourism potential of mangrove forests in Bengkulu City. Situated in a critical coastal region of Sumatra, the study aims to assess the attractiveness and feasibility of developing sustainable mangrove tourism, aligning with the "go green" initiative that gained prominence around 2020. The research endeavors to identify specific tourism assets and quantify their scenic beauty, ultimately seeking to contribute to both environmental conservation and community welfare through ecotourism development. A significant strength of this study lies in its direct assessment of tangible ecotourism potentials within the Bengkulu mangrove ecosystem. The identification of key attractions such as the mangrove ecosystem itself, river flows, estuaries, and beaches, alongside suggested activities like photography, bird watching, mangrove walks, and fishing, provides valuable baseline data for local tourism planning. The application of the Scenic Beauty Estimation (SBE) method is a commendable attempt to quantitatively measure the aesthetic appeal of these natural assets, with specific values provided for the beach (42), mangrove river flow (20), and mangrove estuary (19). These findings underscore a high potential for ecotourism development, offering a clear direction for stakeholders interested in promoting sustainable tourism in the region. While the study successfully identifies potential assets, there are areas where further detail would enhance its impact. The abstract mentions the "go green" basis, but the results primarily focus on natural beauty and activities, leaving the specific mechanisms or recommendations for achieving "go green" principles less elaborated. Greater clarity on how the identified potential directly supports conservation and enhances community welfare, beyond a general statement, would strengthen the paper's practical implications. Additionally, a more comprehensive description of the Scenic Beauty Estimation methodology, particularly how respondent interviews translated into the reported SBE values, would improve the study's replicability and transparency. Future research could expand on the socio-economic impacts of developing these ecotourism sites, as well as detailing management strategies that fully embody the "go green" ethos.

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