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Journal : Journal of Character and Environment

Educational ecotourism as a medium for environmental character building: Lessons from a honey-picking experience Surakusumah, Wahyu; Halisa; Sidik, Abdul Faqih Fajar; Polandos, Chersa Steffany
Journal of Character and Environment Vol. 3 No. 2: (January) 2026
Publisher : Institute for Advanced Science, Social, and Sustainable Future

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/jocae.v3i2.2026.2204

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Background: This study aims to analyze the feasibility of honeybee cultivation attractions as an object for developing educational ecotourism and to formulate strategies for developing the “Honey Picking” educational tourism package Taman Hutan Raya Ir. H. Djuanda, Bandung. Methods: This research employed a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Primary data were obtained through observation, in-depth interviews, and questionnaires distributed to visitors using purposive sampling, while secondary data were gathered from literature reviews and relevant supporting documents. Data analysis was carried out using the SWOT method to identify internal and external factors influencing the development of the tourism package. Findings: The results show that the honey-picking educational ecotourism program has strong internal strengths and favorable external conditions, with IFAS and EFAS scores of 3.03 and 2.89, placing it in Quadrant I. Interactive educational activities, natural attractions, accessibility, and community support drive growth, while improvements in digital promotion, management capacity, and safety standards are required to ensure sustainable development. Conclusion: The study concludes that the “Honey Picking” educational ecotourism package holds strong potential to be developed as a sustainable conservation-based educational tourism model. This activity not only increases visitors’ knowledge and environmental awareness but also provides economic and social benefits for local communities and supports biodiversity conservation efforts in the Taman Hutan Raya Ir. H. Djuanda Grand Forest Park area, Bandung. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty of this study lies in its development of an interactive “Honey Picking” edu-ecotourism concept based on honeybee cultivation, which has not previously been explored in the context of Taman Hutan Raya Ir. H. Djuanda. Additionally, the study offers a strategic, data-driven framework using SWOT analysis to guide the creation of sustainable conservation-based educational tourism packages.
Co-Authors Abthal, Ok M. Adha, Khoerotul Nur Fadhilah Afifi Mutiarani Afri Irawan Afri Irawan, Afri Agie Syirban Gizawi Agustine, Liana Amelia Qodaryanti Amelia Qodaryanti, Amelia Aulia Khaerunnisa Aulia Khairunnisa Aulia, Hanna Azis, Rizal Aziz, Adika Muhammad Azizah, Hilda Nur Azkiya Annurbaiti Bambang Supriatno Bangun, Adityana Arta Christofan, Vinno Bayu Dewina, Restu Utari Dewina, Utari Didik Priyandoko Dieni Asma Mardiyah Dina Nur Permatasari Dini Indriani, Dini Ekaputri, Rendi Zulni Erma, Nabila Fadhilah, Eksa Adhwa Fadhilah, Fathan Fakhran Rozali Daulay Fatharani, Aulia Fatma Ainul Ilmia Fauziah, Abidah Fauziah, Aisyah Fikria Feldina Gustanti Gumanti, Zarfani Hadiprasetyo, Dhanar Septyawan Hadistia, Nabilla Halisa Halisa, Halisa Hanieyane, Dendu Noutera Pramayuditya Hanna Sari Widya Kusuma, Hanna Sari Widya Hardhaneszha, Azkaifa Syawqie Hendriantika, Ratu Dewi Hernawati Hernawati Hertien K Surtikanti Hertien Koosbandiah Surtikanti Hertien Koosbandiah Surtikanti Hildawati Febiana Irma Kusumastuti Juansah, Rahadian Deden Kamaludin, Syaris Khofifah, Tsani Kocha, Santana Koosbandiah Surtikanti, Hertien Kurniawan, Try Kusdianti Kusdianti Lestari, Emilia Mia Maesaroh, Tika Mardiyah, Dieni Asma Marhamah, Yualinda Durotul Marisca Evalina Gondokesumo, Marisca Evalina Maulana Yusuf Mauseni Wantika Dewi Mrs Sariwulan Diana Naufalia Zahrannanda Nisa Pangsuma Novilla, Arina Nur Ilmiah Sakinah Nurani, Lisna Wahyu Nurhaliza, Salma Setia Nurjamil, Aris Muhammad Nusayba Abdul Wahid Peristiwati Peristiwati, Peristiwati Polando, Chersy Tiffany Polandos, Chersa Steffany Polandos, Chersy Tiffany Prameswari, Alfi Hanifah Putra, Muhammad Naufal Nugraha R. Riandi, R. Rabani, Naila Aulia Ramadhani, Abidah Bunga Regina Pacis Resti*, Novita Riandi Riandi Rini Marwati Rizal Awaludin Malik Rizal Awaludin Malik, Rizal Awaludin Rizka Khairunisa Rizki, Fajri Khoirul Saffanah Nadhirah Salma Salsabila Sholihah, Ika Adhani Sidik, Abdul Faqih Fajar Sijani Prahastuti Silaban, Oky Rizkiana Siti Sofiah Soemarwoto, Rini Sri Anggraeni Suhara, . Surtikanti Hertien Koosbandiah, Surtikanti Syaris Kamaludin Tina Safaria Tina Safaria Nilawati Topik Hidayat WAHYU WIDOWATI Widi Purwianingsih YAYAN SANJAYA Yuliandini, Sinta Yunita Yunita Yusuf Andi Senjaya Zahira, Nurul Zahra Zahiroh, Fadhilah Haifa