Penyusunan Program Interpretasi Tumbuhan Paku (Pteridophyta) di Taman Nasional Gunung Ciremai

Abstract

Taman Nasional Gunung Ciremai memiliki keanekaragaman tumbuhan paku yang berpotensi menjadi objek interpretasi, namun pemanfaatannya dalam kegiatan interpretasi masih perlu dikembangkan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kesadaran pengunjung terhadap tumbuhan paku. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi tumbuhan paku yang dapat mendukung kegiatan interpretasi, menganalisis karakteristik dan preferensi pengunjung terhadap kegiatan interpretasi tumbuhan paku, serta menyusun rancangan program interpretasi berdasarkan karakteristik dan preferensi pengunjung. Penelitian dilakukan di Taman Nasional Gunung Ciremai dengan pengumpulan data melalui observasi, identifikasi tumbuhan, penilaian tumbuhan paku unggulan, dan penyebaran kuesioner kepada 73 responden. Analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ditemukan 15 jenis tumbuhan paku yang dapat digunakan sebagai subjek interpretasi. Asplenium affine memiliki jumlah individu dan nilai Indeks Nilai Penting tertinggi, sedangkan Cyathea contaminans memperoleh nilai tertinggi dalam penilaian tumbuhan paku unggulan. Hasil analisis preferensi menunjukkan bahwa pengunjung cenderung memilih kegiatan pada pagi hari dengan durasi 1–2 jam, materi mengenai manfaat tumbuhan paku, serta media foto dan papan interpretasi. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut, disusun lima rancangan program interpretasi, yaitu Jejak Paku Gunung Ciremai, Merawat Alam Skala Kecil, Workshop Paku Kreatif, Lensa Paku, dan LUKIS (Lestarikan Keanekaragaman Lewat Inspirasi Seni).

Gunung Ciremai National Park has diverse fern species that have the potential to become interpretation objects; however, their use in interpretation activities needs to be further developed to improve visitors’ knowledge and awareness of ferns. This study aims to identify fern species that can support interpretation activities, analyze visitor characteristics and preferences toward fern interpretation activities, and develop an interpretation program based on visitor characteristics and preferences. The study was conducted in Gunung Ciremai National Park through observation, fern identification, assessment of selected fern species, and questionnaires involving 73 respondents. Data were analyzed using qualitative and quantitative descriptive approaches. The results identified 15 fern species that could be used as interpretation subjects. Asplenium affine had the highest number of individuals and Importance Value Index, while Cyathea contaminans obtained the highest score in the assessment of selected fern species. Visitor preference analysis showed that visitors tended to prefer activities in the morning with a duration of 1–2 hours, materials concerning fern benefits, and visual media such as photographs and interpretation boards. Based on these results, five interpretation programs were developed: Jejak Paku Gunung Ciremai, Merawat Alam Skala Kecil, Workshop Paku Kreatif, Lensa Paku, and LUKIS (Lestarikan Keanekaragaman Lewat Inspirasi Seni).