DAMPAK PENGEMBANGAN EKOWISATA BERBASIS SATWA ENDEMIK DI CAGAR ALAM PEGUNUNGAN ARFAK

Abstract

CA Arfak Mountains has mega biodiversity, estimated there are 110 species of mammals with 44 species that have been recorded, 320 aves species, of which 5 are endemic to the Arfak-Tambrauw Mountains such as Cenderawasih Arfak (Astrapia nigra), West Parotia (Parotia sefilata), Namdur plain (Amblyornis inornatus) and Maleo Gunung (Aepypodius arfakianus). Besides various type of orchids and butterfly. This area has the potential as ecotourism location that prioritizes nature attraction (nature-based tourism). The research conducted the impact of ecotourism development based on endemic animal in Arfak Mountain Nature Reserve in June - July 2017. The purpose of research is to analysis the impact of ecotourism development on endemic animals. The material used in the fauna is endemic (Butterfly bird wing, Cenderawasih Arfak, Cenderawasih Parotia West, Nambur plain, and Maleo Bird bird) using survey method. The data were obtained through direct interviews with communities around the nature reserve area and government in Manokwari District. The observed variables are 1) the condition of the existing animal in the location, 2) the income community. The result showed that the Ecotourism program is very good to be developed because it can give positive impact to the conservation effort, increase the people's income and the regional income.