Strategi Pengembangan Ekowisata Mangrove Kecamatan Pariaman Utara Provinsi Sumatera Barat

This study aims to analyze the composition of mangroves, structure mangrove community, and suitability ecotourism area. As well as analyzing strategy developing areas in Apar Pariaman Mangrove Park. The method used this is a survey with qualitative quantitative descriptive approach. results showed that Park area had consisting 5 true species, namely Rhizophora mucronata, apiculata, Sonneratia caseolaris, Thespesia Populnea, Acanthus illicifolius, Nypa fruticans 2 associated Dolichandrone spathaceatigillarium, Oncosperma. total density at station I 2,400.44 ind/ha, II 2,611.11 ind/ha III value 2,811.11 ind/ha. analysis category (S1) 86.84% very suitable. Through SWOT There are two priority strategies development, (1) Maximizing strategic locations providing good service. (2) Carry out more promotions by utilizing through social media.