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Journal : MEDIA KONSERVASI

Agritourism as a Model for Subak Conservation in Bali Surya Diarta, I Ketut; Sukendar, Ni Made Classia; Sudana, I Putu
Media Konservasi Vol. 31 No. 1 (2026): Media Konservasi Vol 31 No 1 January 2026
Publisher : Department of Forest Resources Conservation and Ecotourism - IPB University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/medkon.31.1.55

Abstract

This research investigates the role of agritourism in conserving Subak Jatiluwih as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bali, based on the Tri Hita Karana philosophy. This study seeks to investigate how agritourism operates as a device for the conservation of traditional agricultural landscapes when threatened by modernisation and tourism.The study employed an ethnographic case study involving fieldwork, interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. Fieldwork was conducted from June to November 2024, using purposive sampling to gather insights from 20 informants, including Subak leaders, farmers, tourism actors, community representatives, government officials, and visitors, providing a comprehensive, multilevel understanding of Subak Jatiluwih. This study identified four critical means by which agritourism promotes conservation: institutional strengthening, ritual conservation, experiential engagement, and the equitable distribution of benefits. Agritourism ensures the continuity of traditional farming and contributes to the dissemination of spiritual-ecological values and the involvement of the youth and the population of the communities concerned. However, there have also been criticisms of issues ranging from unequal benefits to cultural commodification. This evidence-based study demonstrates that adaptive and inclusive governance are essential for achieving fair outcomes. The framework provides transferable lessons on how agritourism can mediate economic, ecological, and cultural interests in heritage landscapes and offers a template for other rural contexts in Southeast Asia and elsewhere.
Co-Authors Aggy Cariena Ahmad Irfan Setiawan Aji Muhammad Fariz Akhmad Farrkhan Farrabi Azra Aldu, Maria Pricilla Cahyavika Anak Agung Ayu Intan Wulandari Anak Agung Gde Putu Widanaputra Anak Agung Gde Putu Widanaputra Aulia Sanggili Ayu Kusuma Bambang Dharwiyanto Putro Bulu, Stevania Hendrika Camelia Agatha Mahayu Putri Cening Suprani Gama Charles Bertomi Cipta Mulyana Cokorda Gede Alit Semarajaya Danang Purnomo Deva, Pande Made Devasmara Dewi, LGLK. Eka Ardhani Sisdyani Eka Putri Suryantari Erick Kevin Perangin-Angin Erika Arifin GEDE WIJANA Gusti Ayu Made Tasya Paradista Hadi, Aneisya Audeslina Helly Gantara Helmi Cahyana Hens, Angela Novelin Herlita Br. Tarigan I GA. Gede Luhur Winata Putra I Gede Adhi Suputra Arimbawa PG. I Gusti Agung Ayu Rai Asmiwyati I Gusti Ayu Manuati Dewi I Gusti Putu Bagus Sasrawan Mananda I Ketut Sujana I Ketut Surya Diarta I Ketut Suwena I Ketut Yadnyana I Komang Deya Pradnyana I Made Adhi Wirayana I Made Sendra I NYOMAN RAI I Nyoman Sudiarta I Nyoman Surya Maha Putra I Wayan Ary Mahendra Putra I Wayan Putra Aditya I Wayan Renold Tino I WAYAN WIRAATMAJA Ida Bagus Gde Pujaastawa Irena Hersi Kristanti Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa Kadek Utami Wirya A. Kedisan, A.A Vidyaswari Kiki Savira Luh Gede Leli Kusuma Dewi Luh Putu Swandewi Lury Sevita Yusiana MADE KUSUMA NEGARA Made Surya Wijaya Marni Aruan Marulina Sitohang N.G.A.S. Dewi NGAS. Dewi Ni Kadek Devi Somiari Ni Ketut Rasmini Ni Ketut Wiriani Merta Ni Komang Alit Astiari Ni Komang Ayu Trisna Dewi Ni Luh Putu Wiagustini Ni Luh Putu Wiagustini Ni Made Ayu Diah Utari NI MADE CLASSIA SUKENDAR Ni Made Dwi Ratnadi Ni Made Oka Karini Ni Made Reni Istarini Ni Made Sofia Wijaya Ni Nyoman Padmi Triyanti Ni Putu Diah Narayani Ni Putu Eka Mahadewi Ni Putu Happy Marini S. Ni Putu Masni Nistari Ni Putu Melia Andriani Ni Putu Sri Harta Mimba Ni Putu Yessy Christina Ni Wayan Ayu Sekarningsih Ni Wayan Diasputri SJ Ni Wayan Tia Deviyanti Noviesya Yosal Nurman Hadipratama Primadani, Ni Putu Sri Rahayu Putu Agus Wikanatha Sagita Putu Doddy Pramana Putu Geni Jaya Ksamawan Putu Sucita Yanthy Rahmawati, Erika Rama Ady Pranata Rasmini, Ketut Riandewi W, Ni Luh Ricky Iddham Permana Ryan Sebastian Sarfina, Eminilda Winona Adelia Bianda Pangaribuan Yasa, Ferina Khusumadewi Yayu Indrawati Yogantara, Komang Yohanes Kristianto Yohanes Sunu Dwi Aldrianto Yundari, Yundari