PARTICIPATION OF GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP AND ULUR-ULUR LOCAL WISDOM ON BURET LAKE ECOTOURISM MANAGEMENT IN KARST AREA OF TULUNGAGUNG, INDONESIA

Abstract

Management of karst areas as attractive tourist spots is indeed very promising. Community participation is needed in managing tourist attractions. This research aims to determine: (1) The condition of Buret Lake tourism in the Tulungagung karst area (2) The participation of Green Environmental Group in the management of Buret Lake tourism (3) The existence of Ulur-ulur local wisdom supports the development of Buret Lake tourism. The approach used in this research was qualitative. Data collection was carried out by using observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation studies. The results showed that Buret Lake tourism is a very beautiful and unique karst area whose water source is able to irrigate the residents’ fields in 4 villages continuously. The participation of the Green Environmental Group is very instrumental in managing tourist attractions and preserving the Buret Lake. The preservation of the Ulur-ulur ceremony procession which is carried out every year strongly supports the management of the Buret Lake tourism. Therefore, preservation of the environment and local wisdom in Tulungagung needs to be carried out sustainably.

Keywords

• green environmental group
• local wisdom
• tourism management