Description
The significance of geosites as valuable natural and cultural heritage resources has been increasingly acknowledged in recent years. Bukit Jernih Geotrail in Perlis, Malaysia is one of the geosites that hold various important geological structures, including a 240-million-year-old Chuping Formation limestone, which is filled with multiple types of fossils and geotrails. However, the local community’s awareness and engagement with this geosite remains underexplored. This study aimed to assess local community knowledge and engagement in Bukit Jernih Geosite. Data were collected through questionnaire surveys with the local community in Bukit Jernih. The findings revealed that respondents have a moderate level of awareness and a significant lack of active engagement with the geosite. In conclusion, this study highlighted the need for increased stakeholders' support to enhance awareness and community engagement in ensuring the sustainability of Bukit Jernih Geosite. The study was also in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and Goal 15 (Life on Land), as it promotes the conservation of natural heritage through community awareness and engagement.
Keywords: local community, awareness, engagement, geosite, geopark.
| Full Name (In Capital Letters) | RITA NURSHAHRIZAD MOHD RADZI |
|---|---|
| nurshahrizad@ptss.edu.my | |
| Kurum / University / Affiliated Institution | POLITEKNIK TUANKU SYED SIRAJUDDIN, PERLIS, MALAYSIA |
| Akademik Ünvan/ Academic Title | Other |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Telefon / Phone Number | 0194112001 |
| Katılım Tipi /Participation Types | Çevrimiçi /Online |
| Sunum Dili /What Will Be The Presentation Language? | English |
| Where Do You Want to Publish the Full Text? | In order to publish it as an article, I will organize it according to the format of the journals that support the congress and send it to one of those journals. |
