Management strategies for natural tourism and non-timber forest products support the protection of The Gunung Leuser National Park Buffer Area in mitigating climate change

Gunung Leuser National Park (GLNP) is a critical conservation area with high biodiversity, providing essential ecosystem services, including climate regulation. This research aims to analyze Internal Strategic Factors (IFAS) and External Strategic Factors (EFAS) and determine appropriate strategies...

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Main Authors: Rahmawaty, Aththorick T. Alief, Harahap R. Hamdani, Rauf Abdul, Ismail Mohd Hasmadi, Fujiwara Takahiro, Tedong Peter Aning
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Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2025-01-01
Series:BIO Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2025/06/bioconf_10thiccc_06009.pdf
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Harahap R. Hamdani
Rauf Abdul
Ismail Mohd Hasmadi
Fujiwara Takahiro
Tedong Peter Aning
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description Gunung Leuser National Park (GLNP) is a critical conservation area with high biodiversity, providing essential ecosystem services, including climate regulation. This research aims to analyze Internal Strategic Factors (IFAS) and External Strategic Factors (EFAS) and determine appropriate strategies in the management of nature tourism and non-timber forest products to support the protection of the GLNP buffer area in climate change mitigation. This research uses SWOT analysis and Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The research results show an IFAS of 0.82 and an EFAS 1.55. The final IFAS and EFAS scores based on the SWOT diagram are in Quadrant I, indicating that strengths and opportunities are high, and weaknesses and threats are low in terms of managing natural tourism and non-timber forest products to support the protection of the GLNP in mitigating change climate. The research highlights the importance of involving local stakeholders, implementing community-based conservation initiatives, and leveraging traditional knowledge to foster sustainable practices. The findings suggest that a balanced approach, combining conservation efforts with economic incentives, is vital for enhancing the resilience of GLNP’s buffer zones against climate change impacts. This study contributes to the broader discourse on climate change mitigation by offering actionable strategies for sustainable development.
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spelling doaj-art-7ef13f113d264d39a80456fcc146a2a62025-02-05T10:43:24ZengEDP SciencesBIO Web of Conferences2117-44582025-01-011550600910.1051/bioconf/202515506009bioconf_10thiccc_06009Management strategies for natural tourism and non-timber forest products support the protection of The Gunung Leuser National Park Buffer Area in mitigating climate changeRahmawaty0Aththorick T. Alief1Harahap R. Hamdani2Rauf Abdul3Ismail Mohd Hasmadi4Fujiwara Takahiro5Tedong Peter Aning6Forestry Study Program, Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera UtaraNatural Resources and Environmental Management Study Program, Postgraduate School, Universitas Sumatera UtaraNatural Resources and Environmental Management Study Program, Postgraduate School, Universitas Sumatera UtaraNatural Resources and Environmental Management Study Program, Postgraduate School, Universitas Sumatera UtaraFaculty of Forestry and Environment, Universiti Putra MalaysiaKyushu UniversityMalaya UniversityGunung Leuser National Park (GLNP) is a critical conservation area with high biodiversity, providing essential ecosystem services, including climate regulation. This research aims to analyze Internal Strategic Factors (IFAS) and External Strategic Factors (EFAS) and determine appropriate strategies in the management of nature tourism and non-timber forest products to support the protection of the GLNP buffer area in climate change mitigation. This research uses SWOT analysis and Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The research results show an IFAS of 0.82 and an EFAS 1.55. The final IFAS and EFAS scores based on the SWOT diagram are in Quadrant I, indicating that strengths and opportunities are high, and weaknesses and threats are low in terms of managing natural tourism and non-timber forest products to support the protection of the GLNP in mitigating change climate. The research highlights the importance of involving local stakeholders, implementing community-based conservation initiatives, and leveraging traditional knowledge to foster sustainable practices. The findings suggest that a balanced approach, combining conservation efforts with economic incentives, is vital for enhancing the resilience of GLNP’s buffer zones against climate change impacts. This study contributes to the broader discourse on climate change mitigation by offering actionable strategies for sustainable development.https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2025/06/bioconf_10thiccc_06009.pdf
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Ismail Mohd Hasmadi
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Tedong Peter Aning
Management strategies for natural tourism and non-timber forest products support the protection of The Gunung Leuser National Park Buffer Area in mitigating climate change
BIO Web of Conferences
title Management strategies for natural tourism and non-timber forest products support the protection of The Gunung Leuser National Park Buffer Area in mitigating climate change
title_full Management strategies for natural tourism and non-timber forest products support the protection of The Gunung Leuser National Park Buffer Area in mitigating climate change
title_fullStr Management strategies for natural tourism and non-timber forest products support the protection of The Gunung Leuser National Park Buffer Area in mitigating climate change
title_full_unstemmed Management strategies for natural tourism and non-timber forest products support the protection of The Gunung Leuser National Park Buffer Area in mitigating climate change
title_short Management strategies for natural tourism and non-timber forest products support the protection of The Gunung Leuser National Park Buffer Area in mitigating climate change
title_sort management strategies for natural tourism and non timber forest products support the protection of the gunung leuser national park buffer area in mitigating climate change
url https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2025/06/bioconf_10thiccc_06009.pdf
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