Exploration of Tourism Potential Based on Local Wisdom in the Special Region of Yogyakarta Case Study: Wanagama Forest

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10.2991/978-2-38476-303-0_39How to use a DOI?

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Wanagama Forest; Local Wisdom; Tourism

Abstract

Wanagama Forest is one of the places located in Gunung Kidul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta that has succeeded in environmental conservation and management by combining local wisdom and modernization. This study uses a qualitative approach through observation, literature studies and focused discussions to explore the potential and development of Wanagama Forest tourism based on local wisdom. The purpose of this research is to explore the potential and development of tourism based on local wisdom in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, especially the Wanagama Forest. Wanagama has developed since the reforestation carried out by Gajah Mada University in the 1960s and has 550 types of flora and 40 types of fauna and includes an ecosystem crossed by three major rivers. The Wanagama Forest is the location of socio-cultural activities of the local community which are still thick with traditions and customs such as the Prophet's Event and Earth Alms. The Wanagama Forest also offers an educational and recreational tourist experience with well-equipped facilities such as lodgings, restaurants, and meeting halls. The Wanagama Forest has biodiversity including 170 species of plants and various animals. This makes the Wanagama Forest suitable as a leading destination for scientific research, conservation, recreation, and environmental education. The Wanagama Forest not only plays a role in environmental conservation, but also in education and improving the welfare of the local community.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Purwati Purwati
AU  - Kamiladia Larasati
AU  - Gita Wahyu Nur Arbi Muhammad Lailah Gymnastyar
AU  - Fahmi Fahrudin Fadirubun
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/12/11
TI  - Exploration of Tourism Potential Based on Local Wisdom in the Special Region of Yogyakarta Case Study: Wanagama Forest
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Social Sciences and Law (ICSSL 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 401
EP  - 410
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-303-0_39
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-303-0_39
ID  - Purwati2024
ER  -