Perceptions of The Local Community on Impacts of Proboscis Monkey Conservation-Based Ecotourism Development at Curiak Island Area

Abstract

Abstract This study was conducted to identify local community perceptions on impacts of proboscis monkey conservation-based ecotourism development in the Curiak Island Area. There were 20 respondents participated in the study. Data were collected through interview to gather information about respondents’ profile and local community perception on socio-cultural and economic impacts of proboscis monkey conservation-based ecotourism development. Data were analysed by using descriptive statistics analysis. The results showed that local community perception on socio-cultural impacts and economic impacts are 4.88 and 4.90 respectively in which are very high category. Therefore, those can be interpreted that the local community perceptions are positive towards the proboscis monkey conservation-based ecotourism development.