Description
A brand-new geopark is being considered for Perlis, Malaysia. An area of 820 square kilometers is thought to be the planned geopark site. There are 20 geosites, which divided into six theme which are Geo Trail Fossil Perlis, Bio-Geotrail State Park Perlis, Geo Trail Bukit Jernih, Geo Trail Heritage Village Kuala Perlis, Geo Trail Gua Kelam and Geo Trail Beauty Landscape. The Timah Tasoh Geopark is one of a Geo-Trail Beauty Landscape Perlis located at the northern end of Perlis the site has a combination of geological heritage and community-based tourism (CBT). Therefore, this paper explores the geopark's development, community involvement, and conservation efforts. The primary objective of this study is to assess community awareness of the Timah Tasoh geosite, develop and implement awareness programs, and evaluate their effectiveness. The study also identifies the challenges faced by the community in understanding the geopark's role beyond its branding, emphasizing its importance in sustainable economic development and conservation. Findings reveal that while the community participates in tourism activities, misconceptions persist about the geopark's broader conservation mission. Key community-based organizations and committed leadership are crucial in fostering sustainable engagement. The implementation of educational programs, such as "Explore the Value of Sustainable," demonstrates significant improvements in awareness among the local community, particularly regarding heritage preservation and environmental sustainability. However, further efforts are needed to bridge the gap between tourism-driven economic growth and long-term conservation strategies. This paper contributes to the growing literature on geopark by illustrating the critical role of education and community involvement in heritage conservation and sustainable development.
Keywords: Timah Tasoh Geopark, community-based tourism, heritage conservation, sustainable development, community awareness, geosite, Perlis, Malaysia
| Full Name (In Capital Letters) | SITI ZAUYAH BINTI ABU BAKAR |
|---|---|
| sitizauyahab@ptss.edu.my | |
| Kurum / University / Affiliated Institution | POLITEKNIK TUANKU SYED SIRAJUDDIN |
| Akademik Ünvan/ Academic Title | Other |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Telefon / Phone Number | 0136416740 |
| Katılım Tipi /Participation Types | Çevrimiçi /Online |
| Sunum Dili /What Will Be The Presentation Language? | English |
| Where Do You Want to Publish the Full Text? | To be published in the full text booklet |
