| dc.description.abstract | Simanuk-manuk forest is a protected forest area managed by a village forest
management institution located in Jangga Village, Lumban Julu Distric, Toba
Regency, North Sumatera Province. that has natural and non-biological natural
resources and can be developed for ecotourism activities. As an area that has the
potential to develop ecotourism activities, it is necessary to study potentials and
development strategies that are in accordance with the functions of the Tahura WAR
as a Conservation Forest. This study aims to: (1) Determine the potential value of
natural tourist attraction of the Simanuk-manuk village forest in toba Regency, (2)
analyze the strategy for developing natural village forest ecotourism in Toba Regency.
This research conducted in January-March 2023. The approach of this study used
qualitative descriptive method and SWOT analysis. Data collection through field
observations, literature studies and Focus Group Discussions. The results of the
assessment of the Simanuk-manuk Village Forest Tourism said that the value of each
criterion for the attractiveness of the Simanuk-manuk Village Forest, a natural tourism
area, received a score of 57,13%, which means it is not yet feasible to develop. The
strategies obtained in the SWOT analysis are: a) Collaborating with the local
government in managing tourism, b) Arranging ODTWA to attract more visitors, c)
Inviting investors to collaborate, d) Carrying out promotions through social media, e)
Socializing to improve human resources , f) Counseling regarding the importance of
protecting nature, g) Highlighting the unique characteristics of the Simanuk-manuk
Forest, h) Carrying out forest security by involving local communities, and i) Involving
stakeholders for intensive management. | en_US |
