Analysis of Birdwatching Trails as a Means of Educational Tourism in the Village of Ngesrepbalong, Mount Ungaran

Abstract

Educational tourism is a sustainable activity aimed at reducing environmental impacts, protecting the environment, promoting economic development, and improving the quality of life of the local population. Edutourism and recreation play an important role in the socio-economic development and environmental infrastructure of the areas where activities are carried out. Ngesrepbalong Village is a rural village in Limbangan District, Kendal Regency, Central Java. The vast natural conditions and diversity of vegetation make this environment a suitable habitat for various kinds of fauna. One of the fauna that utilizes vegetation diversity as a habitat is birds. Birdwatching is an educational activity that follows the potential of Ngesrepbalong Gunung Ungaran Village. Ngesrepbalong Gunung Ungaran Village has several areas that have a high potential to be utilized as birdwatching tracks. The research was conducted using the IPA (Index Point of Abundance) method and data analysis used the calculation of the Shannon-Wiener diversity index and evenness index. Based on the results of observations from the existing paths in Ngesrepbalong Village, the species diversity index was obtained from each of the largest, namely, Watu Ondo Path 3.03; Curug 2.8; Gempol 2.62; Tea Garden 2.09 with an average of 2.635, based on these results it can be said that the diversity of bird species in Ngesrepbalong Village is classified as moderate. So Ngesrepbalong Village has the potential to become an ideal birdwatching and edu-tourism destination that offers natural beauty and richness, with a variety of vegetation.