| dc.description.abstract | Sicike cike Nature Tourism Park is a conservation forest area in Dairi
Regency, North Sumatra, which has high potential to be developed as an ecotourism
destination. This study aims to analyze the feasibility of ecotourism potential in the area
using the ADO-ODTWA method (Analysis of Natural Tourism Object and Attraction
Operation Area) from the Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature
Conservation. This method involves an assessment of seven variables: attractiveness,
accessibility, socio-economic conditions, management and services, facilities and
infrastructure, availability of clean water, and security. Data were obtained through
observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation, in accordance with the
determination of the number of samples used using the Slovin formula, 95 respondents
were obtained representing various stakeholders. The results of the study showed that five
of the seven variables were declared feasible, while two variables attractiveness and
accessibility were still not feasible. The total feasibility index of the Sicike cike TWA area
reached 76.28%, which indicates that this area is feasible to be developed as ecotourism.
This area has strong ecological carrying capacity and supports the existence of important
species such as sun bears (Helarctos malayanus) and siamangs (Symphalangus
syndactylus). Sustainable ecotourism development is recommended through increasing
tourist attractions, optimizing the role of local communities, and utilizing forest healing
potential. | en_US |
