Threats factor on eco-tourism activity in Kilim Karst Geoforest Park, Langkawi

Geo-heritage is those parts of geo-diversity that specifically identified as having conservation significance. In recent years, the eco-tourism sector has evolved and become a significant impact towards the loss of geo-heritage elements around the world. Nevertheless, Geopark concept has introduced the idea of managing the geo-heritage site through the concept of conservation, education and sustainable development. Therefore, the study used in-depth professional and expert interview to obtain data to identify the threat factor in Geopark area. The results of the interview translated into detail transcript and analysed through the latest Atlas.ti software. Meanwhile, the overall result has been sorted out, visualized through a Conceptual Model Network, and supported by figures and charts. Based on the result, eco-tourism activity identified as threats that contribute towards the negative impact in Geopark area. Therefore, proper conservation management planning is required to address the problems. This study hopes to organize, identify and analyse a precise Geopark measure in strategically sustain the valuable features of the Kilim Karst Geoforest Park