Sustainability is key to any long term eco-tourism development and particular performance indicators may beuddeveloped and applied to monitor the sustainable development of unique eco-tourism attractions. Jeram LinangudAmenity Forest is unique in its scenic waterfalls, flora and fauna, and elevated river flows. This study examined theudlevel of sustainable development of this Kelantan’s eco-tourism resource based on visitors’ perceptions ofudsustainable indicators set by the World Tourism Organisation (WTO). A total of 140 respondents participated in thisudstudy. The study found waste dumping as a major problem in this amenity forest where the littering by irresponsibleudvisitors had lead to the destruction of its beautiful scenery. Open burning within the area vicinity was also found toudbe undermining the pristine state of the forest despite its being a protected area under the jurisdiction of Ulu SatudForest Reserve. All this point to the imperative of well planned and well executed remedial actions involving alludstakeholders.
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