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The increase in aquaculture businesses in the coastal areas of Seruway District, Aceh Tamiang Regency, has resulted in high conversion of mangrove forests into ponds. If management is not carried out, it will have an impact on coastal environmental degradation. Therefore, it is necessary to look for a sustainable pond management model. One model is silvofishery. In developing this silvofishery model, biophysical environmental data, social and economic conditions of pond cultivation are needed. The aim of this research is to determine the biophysical, social performance, income level and feasibility of a silvofishery system pond business. The research was conducted using descriptive methods with survey techniques. The research results show that the silvofishery ponds at the research location use a partite pond model. From the analysis of biophysical properties, overall results were obtained, the conditions were suitable for the development of milkfish and tiger prawn cultivation. From social performance, the results showed that silvofishery system pond farmers are still of productive age and have an average pond area of 5 ha. The income obtained from silvofishery system ponds is IDR 19,560,000/ha/year/farmer. Silvofishery pond system If the R/C value is greater than 1, then silvofishery pond farming is worth pursuing.

Ecotourism of the Gunung Pandan Natural Baths, which is located in Selamat Village, Tenggulun District, is one of the priority scales for tourism development in Aceh Tamiang Regency. The development of ecotourism is believed to be able to maintain the conservation of natural resources and improve the welfare of the surrounding community. This study aims to assess the feasibility of developing ecotourism at the Gunung Pandan Natural Baths. The assessment of potential tourism objects uses the Guidelines for Operation Areas for Natural Tourism Attractions (ADO-ODTWA) issued by the Director General of PHKA of the Ministry of Forestry in 2003. The results of the ADO-ODTWA analysis show that the Gunung Pandan Natural Baths as a conservation area are worthy of being developed as an ecotourism destination, with a recapitulation potential value index of 83.39%. Some criteria that need attention and improvement are accessibility and security. Improving the two components is a priority to develop the Gunung Pandan Natural Bath Ecotourism area into a leading ecotourism destination.

Langsa City is mostly in the form of land and coastal areas, especially the Kuala Langsa area which has the potential to be developed into an ecotourism development area because the mangrove ecosystem is still natural and preserved. This study aims to determine the level of land suitability for the development of mangrove forest ecotourism in Kuala Langsa. Primary data in the form of mangrove density, mangrove thickness, types of mangroves, tides, and biota objects were obtained through observation at 6 observation locations using Purposive sampling and Line transect point methods, while secondary data included geographical conditions, and tidal data obtained through literature studies. Vegetation data were analyzed by calculating plant species density and tourism suitability analyzed using tourism suitability index (IKW). Mangrove species found at the study site included, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, Ceriops tagal, Rhizophora apiculata, Rhizophora mucronata, Sonneratia caseolaris and Xylocarpus granatum. The results showed that the IKW value of 60% included in the S2 category (as appropriate). The limiting factor is the density of mangroves which only have a value of 8 with the S3 conformity category (as conditional). With the limiting factor is the density of mangroves which only have a value of 4 with the suitability category S3 (not suitable). As for suggestions that can be given to the manager of Kuala Langsa mangrove forest Ecotourism so that the existence of Ecotourism can be sustainable is the need for Pentahelix Synergy in the management of the ecotourism.