Geotourism Potential of Geoheritage in Natuna Geopark Ryannaldo
Natuna National Geopark Management Agency
Abstract
Natuna is an archipelago and the name of a regency located on the Indonesia^s border. Bunguran Island, the largest island in this archipelago, has a unique geological diversity, with rocks derived from continental and oceanic crust, and sedimentary rocks from ancient rivers. In addition, Natuna is also supported by the biological and cultural diversity of the surrounding communities. Because of these characteristics, Natuna was designated as a National Geopark in 2018. In runing the geopark concept, a supporting activity is needed as a sustainable economic move, in accordance with the objectives of the geopark. One of these supporting activities is geotourism. The purpose of this research is to assess the potential of geotourism that can be carried out in the Natuna Geopark, especially in the designated geoheritage. The method used in this research is divided into 3 processes, starting from a literature study of the research area, field data sampling, and analysis and classification in accordance with the research focus. Based on the results of the research, there are 5 geoheritage locations that are feasible to be developed as geotourism sites to support the management of Natuna Geopark.
