POTENSI DAYA TARIK KAWASAN SUAKA ALAM TANJUNG BELIMBING DI DESA SEBUBUS KECAMATAN PALOH KABUPATEN SAMBAS
Abstract: Paloh sub-district
in Sambas has a nature reserves called Tanjung Belimbing. It was located in the
village of Sebubus. This vicinity was also recognized as a destination of
nature tourist since it had a definite distinctive characteristic. This area
has the potential for the beauty and the uniqueness of nature that could be
developed into a tourist spot. Beside, this place was also a haven for turtles,
specifically green turtles (Chelonia mydas) and hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys
imbricate) and their existence had a potential for nature tourism activities.
This study aimed to assess the potential of attractiveness in Tanjung Belimbing
nature reserves in the village of
Sebubus, Paloh sub-district, Sambas by means of the scoring method.
Then, the result was analyzed descriptively based on the Standard Assessment
and Development of Natural Attractions issued by the Commission for
Co-operation and Development of Assessment of Natural Attractions in 1993. The
calculation results indicated that the criteria of area attractiveness obtained
was 1107,3. Accordingly it can be concluded that the attractiveness of Tanjung Belimbing Nature reserves completely
categorized as having excellent value (A) to be developed into nature tourism.
Penulis: Bayu Hutagalung, Joko
Nugroho R, Tri Widiastuti
Kode Jurnal: jpkehutanandd140116
