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Jurnal Wasian
ISSN : 23559969     EISSN : 25025198     DOI : doi.org/10.62142
The Wasian Journal dedicates itself to advancing scientific research that significantly contributes to the conservation of natural resources and the sustainable transformation of landscapes. Our goal is to support the long-term ecological balance and resilience of forests and land. We are committed to publishing cutting-edge research that is innovative and open to rigorous scholarly debate, maintaining the highest standards of quality.
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When Strong Institutions Meet Weak Economies: Lessons from Ecotourism Sustainability in Lombuyan Wildlife Sanctuary, Central Sulawesi Lalu, Andika; Ramlah, Sitti; Reinaldi, Reinaldi; lalu, andika lalu
Jurnal Wasian Vol. 12 No. 02 (2025): December
Publisher : Forestry Department, University of Muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62142/tx2yq047

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Ecotourism in conservation areas has significant potential to enhance local livelihoods while supporting ecosystem protection. Sustainability, however, strongly depends on institutional capacity. This study assesses the sustainability status of ecotourism in the Lombuyan Wildlife Sanctuary (KSM Lombuyan), Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi, by integrating ecological, economic, social, and institutional dimensions using the Rap_Ecotourism method, a multidisciplinary rapid appraisal adapted from the Multidimensional Scaling (MDS) approach. Data were collected from October to December 2024 through interviews, ground checks, observations and documentation. The analysis results indicate that the overall sustainability index of the Lombuyan ecotourism area is 63.89%, classified as moderately sustainable. Among the four dimensions: the institutional dimension achieved the highest index (82.37%), followed by the social dimension (80.09%), while the ecological (55.18%) and economic (33.13%) dimensions were relatively lower. The results highlight that the traditional institution Pololuanto Lombuyan plays a crucial role in maintaining governance, enforcing local rules and facilitating collaboration between the community and the Central Sulawesi Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA). This strong institutional framework compensates for economic limitations and supports ecological rehabilitation, particularly through community-led land restoration and monitoring. Our findings reveal that the sustainability of the Lombuyan ecotourism area is strongly influenced by resilience of local institutions and community participation. Strengthening these governance mechanisms offers a viable pathway for improving the long-term sustainability of ecotourism in conservation landscapes.
Community-based Strategies for Optimising Mangrove Forest Tourism Management in Balang Baru Village, Jeneponto Regency Yayank, Andi Ridha; Molo, Hasanuddin; Rahim Sila, Sri Arfiani
Jurnal Wasian Vol. 12 No. 02 (2025): December
Publisher : Forestry Department, University of Muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62142/45mbwp68

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Although SWOT analysis has been widely used for tourism and conservation planning, its application here highlights the institutional and social dynamics shaping mangrove ecotourism in a rural Indonesian context. The study reframes SWOT not merely as a planning tool but as a policy instrument to show how local collaboration, governance capacity and ecological rehabilitation can be aligned to sustain mangrove-based livelihoods. Grounded in the context of Balang Baru Village, where mangrove resources managed as a tourism area face increasing pressure from population growth and economic needs, this study aims to optimise the utilisation of the mangrove forest tourism area through the formulation of effective management strategies. Primary data were obtained from interviews with 15 respondents, including local residents, village government representatives, and members of the mangrove management group. The results identified ten strategic actions to strengthen mangrove tourism management, including the use of non-tourism zones for rehabilitation, the development of mangrove education parks, the establishment of an official tourism website, the improvement of facilities and infrastructure, and the enhancement of stakeholder collaboration. These strategies are expected to support sustainable mangrove management while improving community welfare through ecotourism development.

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