PkM KTH Wana Mertha melalui Manajemen Ekowisata Mangrove Berbasis Blue Carbon di Desa Budeng
Bahasa Indonesia
Abstract
Mangrove ecotourism serves as a vital instrument for the success of blue carbon conservation and coastal economic empowerment. However, community-based groups often face challenges related to conventional tourism management, unstandardized carbon monitoring, and limited technological integration. This community service program aimed to empower the Wana Mertha Forest Farmers Group (KTH) in Budeng Village, Jembrana Regency, through the development of blue carbon-based mangrove ecotourism. The program implemented a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach through five systematic stages: planning, preparation, multidisciplinary solution implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainability management. The multidisciplinary interventions encompassed three core pillars: ecotourism management, mangrove restoration, and information technology application. The results showed significant improvements across all sectors (p < 0.001). Partner knowledge in ecotourism management increased from 49.05% to 89.00%, accompanied by the formulation of structured educational tour packages and the diversification of four non-timber forest product (NTFP) variants with modern branding. In the restoration pillar, the level of understanding increased from 72.00% to 93.50%, supported by spatial-based planting, standardized carbon monitoring modules, and outdoor interpretive educational boards. Furthermore, digital literacy and IT implementation rose from 58.50% to 92.50% through the adoption of the RFID/NFC-based "Mangrove Tag" monitoring system and a digital visitor registration platform. Overall, this PKM program initiative successfully transformed the partner into an independent green entrepreneurship group.
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