The Existence of Subak Teba Majalangu Ecotourism as a Protection Solution from Land Conversion
Gede Indra Winata Putra, I Made Minggu Widyantara, Ida Ayu Putu Purnam Asri, Ni Luh Ari Andini Adnyana

Faculty of Law, Universitas Warmadewa

Abstract

Bali is one of the main tourist destinations for domestic and foreign tourists. The diversity of art and culture is the main attraction. Therefore, the tourism sector in Bali is relied upon by the Bali Provincial Government and the Balinese people as a source of the Balinese economy. One of the tourist destinations and cultural heritage of Bali is Subak. Subak is a Balinese local wisdom organization that deals with the irrigation system of agricultural waters in a traditional way. Subak is more than just a rice field irrigation management organization. it is also an identity of Balinese society that has been recognized as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO. Currently, the existence of Subak is on the verge of extinction. The extinction in this regard refers to the diminishing of agricultural land due to land conversion. Subak is currently facing the issue of land conversion which is increasing over time. o overcome this, innovations are needed that support agriculture as a tourism partner, with the aim of reducing land conversion. One of the proposed solutions is through the development of ecotourism, which is a form of tourism that is responsible for the sustainability of nature and makes a positive contribution to the welfare of local communities. The existence of ecotourism is expected to reduce the conversion of rice fields that occur.

Keywords: Bali, Tourism, Subak, Ecotourism, Land Conversion

Topic: Sustainable Tourism