Regulation Implementation of Kelam Hill Nature Tourist Park toward Sustainable Environment and Tourism (A Case Study in Kelam Permai Sub-Regency Sintang West Kalimantan)

Kelam Hill Nature Tourist Park located in Sintang Regency, West Kalimantan has several favorite tourist attractions. However, this area is currently facing severe threats from local people. Local regulations have mandated to be able to manage, plan and develop the tourism potential located in Sintang district. The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the implementation of tourism policy in the area focused on policy actors, contents and targets. The research method was descriptive with qualitative analysis approach. The data was obtained from deep interviews, field observation and secondary data. The study showed that although there were already special policies governing tourism activities yet the implementation of this policy still has some weaknesses. Policy actors from the local regulations on tourism were still not maximized in providing an understanding to the public about tourism. In addition, the community revealed that there is still a boundary problem between natural parks and community settlements. The policy target of the implementation was to develop the society and the natural environment equally so that the order of life occurs and the natural environment remains sustainable. The contents of policy on tourism have not yet been fully implemented and there were still contents of policies that have the potential to be violated. The potential of large natural resources still faces threats from human activities including rock exploitation and land clearing for agricultural purposes. This study recommended that the management of this area should involve the role of stakeholders, especially the private sector to build tourist areas and involve community participation in conserving natural resources.