<![CDATA[This research is aimed to determine how the local community as geosite operator in making geosite development planning in Belitong Geopark. The research method is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach where the local community becomes the main source of research information. This research is not based on hypothetical but operational definition concepts analysis that have been formulated based on research questions. However, the mathematical analysis is used through the “Weight Scoring System” Technique or weighted assessment system to analyze the patterns and meaning of relationships between the categories. Meanwhile, a review of the literature is still undertaken to determine the theories that have been applied in related research. Data is collected by the observation techniques, documentation, and interviews. This research was conducted in 4 (four) Geosite locations: 1) Bukit Peramun Geosite in Sijuk Sub-District of Belitung Regency, 2) Juru Sebrang Geosite in Tanjungpandan Sub-District of Belitung Regency, 3) OpenPit Namsalu Geosite in Kelapa Kampit Sub-District of East Belitung Regency and 4) Tebat Rasau Geosite in Simpang Renggiang Sub-District of East Belitung Regency. With the purposive sampling technique, there are 16 respondents that are distributed in proportionately for every research location. The study have found that local communities generally have a good ability to structure and formulate Geosite development planning but still have to enhance in the future by optimizing knowledge, participation and development planning skill through human resource development (HRD) strategies in geosite management in accordance with the top 10 focus area of UNESCO Global Geopark.]]>
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