Recreational Value of Mangrove Ecotourism: A Case Study in Jerowaru East Lombok, Indonesia

Mangrove forest ecosystems confer various advantages to human populations, including but not limited safeguarding against tsunamis and abrasion, sequestering carbon, serving as fish breeding grounds, providing recreational opportunities. The provision of welfare stimulation economic growth for local population can be facilitated by the or tourism value. Nevertheless, significance mangrove forests, encompassing their value, is sometimes overlooked. This research examines elements that impact tourists' inclination engage in preservation Ecotourism, using Jerowaru Village East Lombok a case study. study employed Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) determine average Willingness Pay (WTP) tourists which was determined IDR 10,416.67 (0.68 USD) per visit. total amount contingent upon factors such environmental awareness, educational attainment, income level.