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Journal : Forum Ilmu Sosial

Group of Community-Based Tourism Awareness (Pokdarwis) Strategies in Addressing Conflicts in Utilization and Conservation of the Environment Sulistyo, Ari; Rijanta, R.; Hadna, Agus Heruanto; Giyarsih, Sri Rum
Forum Ilmu Sosial Vol 50, No 2 (2023): December 2023
Publisher : Faculty of Social Science, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/fis.v50i2.44799

Abstract

The use of natural resources is very prone to conflict because of the friction between economic motives (utility) and conservation motives (protection). This potential conflict also occurs in the use of Mount Sewu UNESCO Global Geopark where the main development is through the tourism sector. This research aims to find out the strategies of the people who are members of the Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis) in dealing with potential conflicts over use and environmental conservation in the Gunung Sewu UNESCO Global Geopark area. This research is a qualitative study with a descriptive approach. The locations of this research are in Gunungkidul Regency, namely the Nglanggeran Ancient Volcano Geosite, the Pindul Cave Geosite, and the Siung Beach Geosite. This area was chosen as a representation of 2 (two) other districts in the Gunung Sewu UNESCO Global Geopark area, namely Wonogiri District and Pacitan District. In this research, researchers used participatory observation where data was collected through observation and sensing where the observer or researcher was truly involved in the respondent's daily life. The results of this research show that there is physical and non-physical damage as a result of the use of geoparks in the tourism sector. Physical damage includes damage to karst rocks, soil erosion, damage to vegetation, decreased water absorption capacity, pollution of rivers and seas, and vandalism. While non-physical damage includes economic inequality and social conflict. As a response to this damage, Pokdarwis adopted strategies and policies, including holding environmental cleanup work, building tourist attractions with environmentally friendly materials, installing signs calling for environmental cleanliness, limiting the number of tourist operators, managing waste in an integrated manner, building alternative tourist attractions, and forbid investors from entering. Based on a literature review, these strategies are classified as grassroots innovations. This research also strengthens the theory that community participation or empowerment is one of the best strategies in dealing with conflicts over environmental use and conservation.
Co-Authors Abd Mu’id Aris Shofa Agung Setyawan Agus Heruanto Hadna, Agus Heruanto Agus Joko Pitoyo Albert Abrauw Amanda Irbah Amri, Ikhwan ANDRI KURNIAWAN Andri Kurniawan Apit Fathurohman Aprilia Riszi Indah Dewi Shara Armansyah Armansyah Asrofi, Akhmad Bagus Riyono Bayu Setiawan Bella Sinta Hikmasari Cahyani, Anggi Cika Fauziyah Cornelius Antoni Nababan Cornelius Antoni Nababan, Cornelius Antoni Crestanti Widya Utami Danang Sri Hadmoko Darto Wahidin Dessy Ayu Wijayanti Deviana, Adinda Dian Adhietya Arif Dina Ruslanjari Djaka Marwasta Djati Mardiatna Dodi Satriawan Dwi Lestari Edi Widodo, Edi Edwardus Iwantri Goma Eko Haryono Endah Dwi Astuti Ernawati Purwaningsih Evita Hanie Pangaribowo Fathin Aulia Rahman Hadi Sabari Yunus Hana Eka Dharma Putri Riwu Kabo Haqi, Muamar Hastuti Hastuti Hikmasari, Bella Sinta Hizbaron, Dyah Rahmawati Humam Zarodi I Made Sarmita I Putu Sriartha Ika Feni Setiyaningrum Imerda Yuan Perwirasari Iwan Alim Saputra Jawoto Sih Setyono Lamijo, Lamijo Latif, Salsabila Insani Marbelisa Briliani Marfai, Muh Aris Mayang Christy Perdana Najib Najib Nanda Muliansah Nawawi Nawawi Nurul Khakim Oktalia, Hening Januar Putra, Mulhady R. Rijanta Rahman, Fathin Aulia Rika Harini Riki Abadi, Saputra, Dani Sari, Nila Puspita Sari, Yetti Anita Septi Sri Rahmawati Shara, Aprilia Riszi Indah Dewi Soetrisno, Ade Latifa Sri Astutiningsih Sri Rahayu Budiani Su Rito Hardoyo, Sudrajat Sudrajat Sudrajat Suhaimi, Ismaturrahmi Sulistiawan Fajar Nugroho Sulistyo, Ari Suprapto Dibyosaputro Suratman Suratman Totok Gunawan Tri Kuntoro Priyambodo Trida Ridho Fariz Tuffahati Nadhifa Srihadini Tukiran Tukiran Ucok Heriady Ridwan, Ucok Heriady Ulfa Azhari Shabira Umi Listiyaningsih Umi Listyaningsih Vidyana Arsanti, Vidyana Wijayanti, Dessy Ayu Wiwik Puji Mulyani Yuni Andriyani Safitri Zaelany, Andy Ahmad