Customary-Based Spatial Control of River Cliff Tourism Landscapes in Bali
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Tjokorda Istri Praganingrum, I Dewa Gede Agung Diasana Putra, Ngakan Ketut Acwin Dwijendra, Anak Agung Gde Djaja Baruna S
Universitas Udayana, Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar
Rapid tourism development in Bali has triggered extensive land conversion, particularly along river cliff landscapes that possess ecological, cultural, and spiritual significance. The Tukad Ayung river cliffs in Ubud represent one of the most critical areas where tourism-driven development has transformed protected landscapes into commercial accommodation zones. This conversion has led to environmental degradation, increased landslide risk, and conflicts between formal spatial planning regulations and traditional community governance systems. This study aims to develop a customary-based spatial control model that integrates indigenous governance with formal spatial planning frameworks to regulate land use along river cliffs in tourism areas. A mixed-methods approach was applied, combining qualitative institutional analysis and quantitative spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Data were collected through field observations, interviews with traditional village leaders and government officials, and spatial analysis of land use change. The results indicate that more than 60% of the Tukad Ayung river cliffs have been converted for tourism development, increasing erosion and landslide vulnerability. Existing regulatory mechanisms remain ineffective due to weak integration between formal regulations and customary governance systems. This study proposes a customary-based spatial governance model integrating environmental protection zoning, indigenous institutional authority, and participatory monitoring mechanisms. The findings demonstrate that integrating customary institutions into spatial planning can enhance environmental protection while supporting sustainable tourism development.
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