Potential and feasibility of ecotourism at Sorong Nature Tourism Park

Sinery Anton 1, 2, *, Peday Hans 1, 2, Angrianto Rusdi 1, 2 and Rahawarin Yohanes 2

1Forestry Faculty, Papua University Jl. Gunung Salju Amban Manokwari, 98314.
2 Research Center for Environmental Scince at University of Papua, Jl Gunung Salju Amban Manokwari, 98313 phone: 085244308802.
 
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2020, 06(03), 069-077
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2020.6.3.0163
 
Publication history: 
Received on 20 May 2020; revised on 01 June 2020; accepted on 09 June 2020
 
Abstract: 
The aim of the research was to determine the potential of the Sorong nature tourism park (NTP), potential feasibility and management startegis of area.That potential consisting of the biophysical conditions of the area (climate, topography, geology, soil and hydrology in the form of rivers and waterfalls) as well as biodiversity potential both flora (flora natural forest and plantation forest) and fauna and management by the unit institution. The area was feasible to be developed as ecotourism with a feasibility index of 84.09%.
 
Keywords: 
Potential; Ecotourism; Nature Tourism Park; Sorong
 
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