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Journal : Habitat

Developing Edu-Ecotourism as an Innovative Strategy for Community Empowerment in Social Forestry Program: Lessons from Gunungkidul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta Wiyono, Wiyono; Subejo, Subejo; Sulastri, Endang
HABITAT Vol. 36 No. 2 (2025): August
Publisher : Department of Social Economy, Faculty of Agriculture , University of Brawijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.habitat.2025.036.2.16

Abstract

The Indonesian government is committed to implementing a social forestry program to ensure forest sustainability and improve community welfare. Community groups living near forest are granted permission to utilize forest resources, including timber, non-timber products, and environmental services such as ecotourism. This study aims to identify potential supporting resources and formulate strategies for developing edu-ecotourism within social forestry group in Gunungkidul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta. The study employs a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews, field observations, and documentation studies. This research was carried out at Sedyo Lestari Community Forest Farmer Group (SL-CFFG). The data were analyzed using the SWOT analysis model. The findings indicate that SL-CFFG has eight potential packages of learning materials to support edu-ecotourism development. These learning packages are derived from the group’s extensive experience in implementing social forestry programs under the community forestry scheme for over 20 years. These materials include: 1) Story telling of community forest management; 2) Forest land planning techniques; 3) Terracing techniques on forest land; 4) Teak replanting using a coppice system; 5) Agroforestry techniques; 6) Silvopasture techniques; 7) Nursery techniques; 8) Organic fertilizer production. Based on the SWOT analysis, four strategies for developing edu-ectourism in SL-CFFG were formulated: 1) Developing edu-ecotourism based on extensive experience, resources, and local wisdom in community forest management; 2) Establishing collaborations with multiple stakeholders to enhance human resource capacity, improve supporting facilities, and secure business capital; 3) Innovating sustainable edu-ecotourism management to adapt to changes in government policies and tourist behavior; 4) Building collaborative partnerships with tourism business and leveraging social media to enhance marketing and promotion networks.
Co-Authors Abdul Hafidz Achmad Fatchul Aziez Achmad Nurmandi Ade Jubaedi Agus Budiyono Akin, Özgenç Al Mahfuz, Al Mahfuz Alfatih, Zhilan Zhalilla Puti Alhafi, Azwar Najib Alifah, Maulida Amir Hamzah Andika, Putu Pradnya Andriyani, Diana Arensi, Niken Arif Cahyanto Arif Hidayatullah, Arif BAMBANG SUJATMIKO Bangsa, Vanessa Bunga Barnes, Ahmad Bela Pitria Hakim Budiarta DARYANTI DARYANTI Denni Susanto Denny Sukma Eka Atmaja Dewi, Amina Sukma Dittyata, Rizki Dwi Susilo Utami Endang Budiasih Endang Sulastri Endang Suprapti Epan Chaidir Febrianita, Maya Fitihatussiriyah, Fitihatussiriyah Hadi Susanto Handoyo Handoyo Haq, Mellanie Nadya Azmi Haris Rachmat Harmani, Evy Harmani, Evy Heri Kustanto Hidayat, Rochmad HIDAYATI, MIFTAKHUL Ilis, N Indah Nofitasari Irwansyah Irwansyah Juwita, Mega Maduratna Karsono Karsono Koesmantoro, Hery Kunanti, Rahmi Anugrah Leo, Andi Lilipaly, Maria Ruthy Hillary Listariyanto, Adwityam Padma Putra Lujeng Widodo, Lujeng Majlani, Majlani Muhammad Ridho Muhammad Rivai Murman Dwi Prasetio Nariyanti, Lucianna Putri Nugraha, Aditya Prawira Oktalina, Silvi Nur OKTI PURWANINGSIH Paiman Paiman Pataropura, Amesanggeng Puspita, Mayang Bunga Rahmat Hermawan Ramdani, Aziz Ramdhani, Muhammad Rizki Rizal Rizal Roedy Kristiyono, Roedy Romadhona, Maya Rosa Ruchimat, Acep Rudiana, Sarah Aulia Ruhimat, Acep Rumengan, Riko Febrian Santoso, Probo Sari, Sri Mardhika Setie Harieni Sheila Amalia Salma Sihombing, Rusman Efendi Siti Mardhika Sari SKD, Tyas Soelistijono , R Soemarah KD , Tyas Sony Meidiansyah Sopian sopian Sri Herwiningsih Subejo Sunaryo Sunaryo Suswara, Naufal Lathief Suwandi, Jessen Laorenza Suyanto, Beny Syahna A, Fayza Teguh Supriyadi Usman Adam Wijaya, Ardie Halim Witjaksono, Bambang Xavier, Rais Yufli Yusuf Kurnia, Yusuf