MANGROVE AS AN ECONOMIC MOVER BASED ON CULTURE AND LOCAL WISDOM IN SEMANTING BAY, BERAU DISTRICT
Teluk Semanting Village, Berau Regency, one of the keys to the success of mangrove conservation and at the same time a potential factor for the sustainability and competitiveness of the mangrove tourist village destination is the local wisdom of the local community. Local wisdom should be the key to implementing sustainable tourism villages which have an impact on sustainable mangrove development. The aim of the research is to determine the implications of the cultural dimensions and local wisdom of the mangrove ecotourism village in empowering the economic community in Teluk Semanting Village, Berau Regency. Data collection techniques are observation and conducting interviews. The analysis technique used is descriptive qualitative. The research results show that the strategy for developing mangrove ecotourism is to innovate, improve and increase mangrove planting, increase cooperation between the government and other institutions, create opportunities for creative economic income from the community, improve facilities and infrastructure, provide counseling and education for the community and managers, involve community participation., and apply the rules. In addition, local cultural values can guide the development of tourism activities that respect traditions and create economic opportunities for local communities. In managing mangrove ecotourism, it is important to respect and integrate local wisdom in long-term management plans.
Mangrove Ecotourism, Economy, Culture and Local Wisdom.