The rapid growth of the tourism industry in Indonesia has encouraged innovation in the sector as each business competes to attract domestic and foreign tourists. At the same time, however, this growth is having a negative impact of environmental damage such as water pollution and soil pollution, and also producing a perceived community loss. One option is to reduce the negative impact of tourism is by encouraging the development of ecotourism activities. For example, nearby communities could be encouraged to participate in the management of mangrove conservation ecotourism areas. This study considers how such communities can work with local governments on these projects. This complements traditional beliefs within the Indonesian culture which held that ancestors entrust natural wealth to their descendants to be guarded and utilized wisely. Keywords: conservation, mangrove, sustainable tourism

The purpose of this research is to find out how the implications of environmental management on the satisfaction of visitors in the Bogor Botanical Gardens. The research was conducted at the Bogor Botanical Garden, Bogor City, West Java. The research was conducted using a quantitative method with a correlative approach. The purpose of correlative research is to know whether or not there is a relationship between two or more variables. Data retrieval using several methods such as field surveys, library research, and documentation. The conclusion of the research is, that the satisfaction felt by visitors after traveling to the Bogor Botanical Gardens is strongly influenced by the environmental management that is done well. The better management activities carried out in the Bogor Botanical Gardens will have a positive impact on visitor satisfaction. When the destination of visitors traveling to Bogor Botanical Gardens is fulfilled then the satisfaction of visitors will be fulfilled as well. High visitor satisfaction will give a positive image to the Bogor Botanical Gardens, this will be one of the benchmarks of the extent of success of the management to carry out the task charged. To achieve good visitor satisfaction, through this research it is known that the role of environmental management is very decisive.

Tujuan yang ingin dicapai dalam penulisan artikel ini adalah untuk mengetahui seberapa besar dukungan sosial masyarakat terhadap keberadaan kawasan mangrove Tahura Ngurah Rai dilihat berdasarkan perbedaan gender dan tingkat pendidikan, serta  mengetahui variabel dukungan sosial yang paling berpengaruh dari pengunjung dan petugas pengelola kawasan terhadap Tahura Ngurah Rai. Penelitian dilakukan dengan cara deskriptif kuantitatif menggunakan metode survei. Hasil yang didapat adalah bahwa responden yang paling paham mengenai berbagai jenis dukungan sosial yang bertujuan untuk pelestarian kawasan mangrove adalah responden dengan pendidikan terakhir sarjana, dan perbedaan gender tidak memberikan pengaruh terhadap kepekaan responden berkaitan dengan dukungan sosial. Variabel dukungan sosial yang paling berpengaruh terhadap pelestarian kawasan mangrove Tahura Ngurah Rai adalah jenis dukungan emosional.