The Sustainable Forest Tourism Management Strategies: Case Study in Dumai City

Dumai city tourism forest is part of the Sungai Dumai Nature Park, Riau province, Indonesia.The preservation of natural resources in this area was challenged by several issues, including forest and land fires, the shift of land uses to agriculture and oil palm plantations, and the slow performance of management institutions.Based on ecological, economic, social, and governance considerations, this study aimed to design a sustainable management strategy for Dumai city forest tourism.This research collected data from field observations, direct measurements, and interviews.The data were analyzed with a multidimensional scaling (MDS) using the rapid assessment technique for fisheries (RAPFISH) program and prospective analysis to determine a sustainability strategy.The ecological, economic, social, and governance parameters assessment showed that Dumai city forest tourism is less sustainable.Dumai city forest tourism management plan is to create scenarios to improve ecological, economic, social, and management aspects.The social dimension, which is growing most significantly, is the first to be enhanced by forming communities and increasing community participation in maintaining and developing forest areas.