Analysis of Nature Tourism Development in the Study of Natural Resource Economic Development and the Environment

Abstract

The aim of this research is to find out sustainable development efforts in Papaso village as an attraction for natural and local tourists. This research method is descriptive qualitative research, namely the data collected is in the form of words, pictures, not numbers. The Katobung Waterfall area is in the Papaso Village area, Batang District Lubu Sutam, Padang Lawas Regency, North Sumatra Province. Based on the division of forest areas according to function, the Katobung Waterfall natural tourism area is within the production forest area and based on the division of forest management blocks it is included in the non-timber forest product development area and environmental services. The Katobung Waterfall area is in the Papaso Village area, Batang Lubu District, Sutam, Regency. Padang Lawas, North Sumatra Province. Based on the division of forest areas according to function, the Katobung Waterfall natural tourist attraction is within the production forest area and based on the division of forest management blocks it is included in the non-timber forest product development area and environmental services. The existence of infrastructure and accommodation is something that can support the satisfaction of visiting tourists. The availability of standardized infrastructure and accommodation is important because it influences the frequency and length of stay of tourists. The availability of infrastructure within a 10 km radius makes it easier for tourists to access it.