Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to reveal the potential of tourism (ecotourism mangrove) at coastal area of Riau Province and to know the perception of Riau Province people to the development of mangrove ecotourism.
Based on the research, found that Kampung Rawa Mekar Jaya people around Mangrove Ecotourism Rawa Mekar Jaya have positive perception towards mangrove ecosystem development as tourism area. Among others, realize the potential of the ecosystem, realize the benefits of ecotourism development can increase revenue, a positive attitude towards the conservation of mangrove areas, and know that the mangrove ecotourism area can be utilized for the fulfillment of recreational needs.
So that required required formulation, strengthening perception in mangrove forest management related to knowledge, benefit and cause damage to mangrove forest to society, besides promotion and determination of government policy related to existence of Ekowisata Mangrove Rawa Mekar Jaya.
