Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Department Agricultural Product Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Khairun University, Ternate, Indonesia
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Department of Forestry, Faculty of Agriculture, Khairun University, Ternate 9717, Indonesia
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Forestry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Khairun, Ternate, North Maluku, Indonesia
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Aquaculture Study Program , Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Khairun University, Ternate 9717, Indonesia
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Agribusiness Study Program , Faculty of Agriculture, Khairun University, Ternate 9717, Indonesia
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Agricultural Product Technology Study Program , Faculty of Agriculture, Khairun University, Ternate 9717, Indonesia
10.21608/ejabf.2025.433744.6826
Abstract
One of the volcanic lakes in Galela District, North Halmahera Regency, known as the "Lake Area" or "Talaga Duma" has great potential to develop water-based natural tourism through the concept of aquatic eco-tourism and agroforestry. Its beauty and incredible biodiversity make the area suitable for the development of these two industries, which can help preserve the environment and grow the local economy. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential of water ecotourism and agroforestry in sustainable area management. The study was conducted qualitatively and quantitatively, and data were collected through interviews with stakeholders and the community, field observations, and analysis of related literature. The results of the study show that aquatic ecology tourism in Lake Duma Galela can be a major attraction due to activities such as sustainable fishing and water conservation training that support the preservation of ecosystems and biodiversity. Despite this, agroforestry has been proven to improve people's food security and economy by combining forestry and environmentally friendly agriculture. However, limited infrastructure and lack of public knowledge of sustainability principles are issues that hinder the growth of these two sectors. In summary, the development of ecological and agroforestry tourism in Lake Duma Galela has great potential to support the local economy and nature conservation. However, to achieve long-term sustainability, this requires a more integrated and cooperative approach.
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