KEBERADAAN TAMAN KEHATI ARBORETUM (TKHA) DAN EKORIPARIAN UNIVERSITAS LANCANG KUNING BERDASARKAN OPINI MAHASISWA DAN PENGUNJUNG

The existence of the Unilak Arboretum Biodiversity Park and Ecoriparian Park has been well received by visitors and the Unilak academic community because it was one of the ecotourism destinations.  The aim of the research was to analyze opinions regarding the existence of Unilak Arboretum Biodiversity Park and Ecoriparian. The research method used was a survey method using interview techniques and questionnaires by asking questions directly to respondents. The number of respondents was 95 people, consisting of 50 visitors and 45 students. The research results showed that the opinions of students and visitors regarding the existence of Unilak Arboretum Biodiversity Park and Ecoriparian Park had a positive impact on environmental sustainability, demonstrated by increased environmental awareness. Unilak Arboretum Biodiversity Park received an average respondent opinion score of 4.13 on the Likert's scale with good criteria.  Meanwhile Unilak Ecoriparian got an average respondent opinion score of 3.89 with good criteria. The vegetation of tree at Unilak Arboretum Biodiversity Park ware 41 families and 136 tree species. Meanwhile, there ware 25 species vegetation of tree in the Unilak Ecoriparian. The facilities available include a jogging track, directions, and a gezebo as a resting place to sit, parking area and café.