Hasanuddin University is committed to supporting the sustainable management of land for tourism areas through educational and community service programs involving local communities., including the establishment of the Vocational Program in Tourism Destinations and the Bachelor’s Program in Tourism. The Faculty of Forestry at Unhas, through various activities, provides training and assistance on ecotourism management and environmental conservation in tourism areas, enabling communities to utilize natural resources responsibly and sustainably.

Key activities include community service on ecotourism in the social forestry area of Bissoloro Village, Gowa, which combines forest conservation with the development of local tourism potential; and community service activities at Pattunuang Resort in Maros Regency, which emphasize forest ecosystem conservation alongside the development of nature-based tourism.

Unhas has also established a Geopark Research and Study Center to raise awareness among communities and tourists about biodiversity and the importance of maintaining a balance between land use and environmental preservation. Educational activities also include the exploration of the Prehistoric Human Caves in Leang-Leang, Maros, as a learning medium on history, culture, and environmental conservation that supports the sustainable management of tourist sites.

In addition, academic publications—such as the study on “Local Community Engagement in Utilizing Butterflies as a Livelihood Source” (a study in Bantimurung Village, Maros Regency) and research on visitor awareness and perceptions of waste management in nature tourism areas—provide valuable insights into how tourist behavior affects ecosystem preservation and environmental quality in national parks.

Through these programs, Hasanuddin University not only increases public awareness of sustainable tourism area management practices but also encourages active participation of local communities in preserving natural and cultural ecosystems as tourism assets.