Commitment to environmental preservation in The Nglanggeran ancient volcano ecotourism area

This study investigates the commitment to environmental preservation in the Nglanggeran Ancient Volcano Ecotourism Area, located in Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. As a community-managed ecotourism destination experiencing rapid visitor growth, Nglanggeran presents a valuable case for examining...

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Main Authors: Andreas Yogi Prasetyo, Eki Melina Widanti, Atika Nur Hidayah
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Language:English
Published: Politeknik Negeri Bali 2025-06-01
Series:International Journal of Applied Sciences in Tourism and Events
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Online Access:https://ojs2.pnb.ac.id/index.php/IJASTE/article/view/2440
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description This study investigates the commitment to environmental preservation in the Nglanggeran Ancient Volcano Ecotourism Area, located in Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. As a community-managed ecotourism destination experiencing rapid visitor growth, Nglanggeran presents a valuable case for examining the implementation of sustainable tourism principles in practice. The research aims to identify the extent to which environmental conservation strategies adopted by local management align with the core tenets of sustainable tourism. Using a qualitative descriptive method, data were collected through in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, direct field observations, and analysis of supporting documents. A purposive sampling approach was applied to select 12 participants actively involved in ecotourism and environmental management. Data were analyzed thematically to uncover patterns related to planning, biodiversity protection, waste management, and environmental education. Findings indicate that Nglanggeran’s management demonstrates a strong environmental ethic through practices such as ecological zoning, reforestation, collaborative conservation efforts, and the integration of education into tourism experiences. These initiatives reflect a practical application of sustainable tourism at the grassroots level. However, challenges remain in areas such as waste reuse and recycling, which require further community engagement and institutional support. This study contributes theoretically by contextualizing sustainable tourism in a localized, community-driven setting, and offers practical insights for policymakers and tourism stakeholders aiming to replicate such models in other destinations.
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spelling doaj-art-db971dd6e25c48f89c7e65dc5fa99d722025-07-04T02:25:30ZengPoliteknik Negeri BaliInternational Journal of Applied Sciences in Tourism and Events2580-55922025-06-0191566610.31940/ijaste.v9i1.56-66Commitment to environmental preservation in The Nglanggeran ancient volcano ecotourism areaAndreas Yogi Prasetyo0Eki Melina Widanti1Atika Nur Hidayah2Tourism Department, Universitas Tidar, IndonesiaTourism Department, Universitas Tidar, IndonesiaTourism Department, Universitas Tidar, IndonesiaThis study investigates the commitment to environmental preservation in the Nglanggeran Ancient Volcano Ecotourism Area, located in Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. As a community-managed ecotourism destination experiencing rapid visitor growth, Nglanggeran presents a valuable case for examining the implementation of sustainable tourism principles in practice. The research aims to identify the extent to which environmental conservation strategies adopted by local management align with the core tenets of sustainable tourism. Using a qualitative descriptive method, data were collected through in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, direct field observations, and analysis of supporting documents. A purposive sampling approach was applied to select 12 participants actively involved in ecotourism and environmental management. Data were analyzed thematically to uncover patterns related to planning, biodiversity protection, waste management, and environmental education. Findings indicate that Nglanggeran’s management demonstrates a strong environmental ethic through practices such as ecological zoning, reforestation, collaborative conservation efforts, and the integration of education into tourism experiences. These initiatives reflect a practical application of sustainable tourism at the grassroots level. However, challenges remain in areas such as waste reuse and recycling, which require further community engagement and institutional support. This study contributes theoretically by contextualizing sustainable tourism in a localized, community-driven setting, and offers practical insights for policymakers and tourism stakeholders aiming to replicate such models in other destinations.https://ojs2.pnb.ac.id/index.php/IJASTE/article/view/2440community-based tourismconservation practicesecotourismenvironmental preservationsustainable tourismtourism planning
spellingShingle Andreas Yogi Prasetyo
Eki Melina Widanti
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Commitment to environmental preservation in The Nglanggeran ancient volcano ecotourism area
International Journal of Applied Sciences in Tourism and Events
community-based tourism
conservation practices
ecotourism
environmental preservation
sustainable tourism
tourism planning
title Commitment to environmental preservation in The Nglanggeran ancient volcano ecotourism area
title_full Commitment to environmental preservation in The Nglanggeran ancient volcano ecotourism area
title_fullStr Commitment to environmental preservation in The Nglanggeran ancient volcano ecotourism area
title_full_unstemmed Commitment to environmental preservation in The Nglanggeran ancient volcano ecotourism area
title_short Commitment to environmental preservation in The Nglanggeran ancient volcano ecotourism area
title_sort commitment to environmental preservation in the nglanggeran ancient volcano ecotourism area
topic community-based tourism
conservation practices
ecotourism
environmental preservation
sustainable tourism
tourism planning
url https://ojs2.pnb.ac.id/index.php/IJASTE/article/view/2440
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