Abstract:
Protected forest areas are areas that have the primary function of protecting life support systems to regulate water systems, prevent flooding, control erosion, prevent sea water intrusion, and maintain soil fertility. One of the protected forest areas in South Kalimantan Province is Liang Anggang Protection Forest. This forest is located in the city of Banjarbaru. The designation of the area as protected forest is as a Banjarbaru City water catchment area and is dominated by thick peat soils. Forest areas that have started to disappear due to forest fires and land clearing make this area can be said to be a forest area that is in critical condition. Unbalanced food chains make endemic animals slowly disappear. One effort to restore the region is to build an educationbased ecotourism. Based on data from the SWOT analysis, it is seen in quadrant I which means that the research results are included in a very good situation because they are supported by the power factor to seize opportunities that will be useful. The development of peat swamp forest ecotourism in Liang Anggang Protected Forest Area can minimize weaknesses to overcome various problems that will be a threat to development.
