STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ECO-TOURISM POLICY BASED ON LOCAL WISDOM OF INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES IN UBUD BALI INDONESIA

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to explore the ecotourism policy based on the local wisdom of indigenous peoples at monkey forest attractions in Ubud Bali, as well as find their development strategies. The research method used was a qualitative research method with several stages. First, primary and secondary data collection was carried out. Second, the researchers chose an approach to reviewing data. Third, the researchers analysed and interpreted the selected data. Fourth, the researchers did the writing and construction of the results. The results show monkey forests included a policy of community ecotourism in which the main product and type of object is a long-tailed monkey with its forest habitat managed entirely by the Padang Tegal community. This policy requires the quality, wholeness, and sustainability of nature and culture by ensuring partisanship to the community. The role of local communities is very large in efforts to maintain the integrity of nature. This role is carried out from the time of planning, during the implementation of development, and supervision in utilization. Monkey Forest development strategy as an ecotourism policy based on local indigenous peoples, namely: First, the strategy of developing eco-tourism potential that is owned ranging from uniqueness, accessibility, facilities, governance, and preservation aspects. Second, encourage participation and improvement of community welfare in the development of ecotourism in tourist attractions by including them in decision making, management of tourist attractions. Third, the development of ecotourism policys is carried out with the strategy of keeping the area sustainable as a natural area and still ensuring environmental sustainability. Fourth, the utilization of forest areas for ecotourism uses a preservation and utilization approach. Fifth, the implementation of environmental conservation education strategies by educating tourists and local communities on the importance of environmental conservation.