Bamboo Forest

Bamboo Forest

It seems not many people know that Bali has different tourist attractions, namely the Bamboo Grove. The other attraction than others and guaranteed to give you a different feel to you. For tourists who are tired of visiting the beaches, mountains, lakes and temples, there is no harm if you try to visit these attractions.

Ecological and Economic Value

Bamboo forests assessed the ecological and economic value is high. Role surrounding community that preserves and conservation of the natural bamboo forest. Every citizen to obey the rules so that the preservation and cultivation of bamboo forests is their responsibility because it is believed to belong to the ancestors and will give benefit to them.

Bamboo forest area of about 45 acres and serve as the main water catchment’s areas. Therefore, this bamboo forest is considered to have very high ecological value. Residents or anyone who visited the Bamboo Forest is forbidden to cut down bamboo trees required to conduct indiscriminate and selective logging on the days specified so as not to damage the bamboo trees.

The majority of Balinese Hindu society with the foundation of Tri Hita Karana, particularly in the context of field locations, assesses that the bamboo trees in the interests of kegamaan ceremonies can not be replaced. Therefore, every citizen is required to obey the rules so as not to perform logging arbitrary, as are the demands for preserving the bamboo forests.

Supporting the "Bali Clean and Green"

While the program of the Government of Bali, especially Bangli regency of Bali who wants to achieve a clean and green, this is clear evidence of existence and preservation of bamboo forest is very helpful in realizing these ideals. Role here in addition to the bamboo forest as water catchment’s areas, also have economic value, especially in support of various religious programs, as well as to preserve the art and culture of Bangli district. For example, bamboo is often used for the roof of the house or in shingle Penglipuran, where houses are then set as a tourist attraction, which would certainly result in the area of economic income.

Traveled and Sensitive Environment

Bamboo Forest by visiting the tourists can see and enjoy the beauty of the various types of trees such as Bamboo Petung bamboo, Bamboo Gutters, also automatically be made aware of the importance of protecting and preserving nature so that no damage occurs. Bamboo trees are very interesting to see, especially when there are large wind shaking bamboo tree is to remove noise that is sometimes irregular.

Towards the Bamboo Grove

Bamboo Forest location is in Kubu Village, Bangli regency, or about 5 km from the town of Bangli. From the direction of Denpasar is about 50 km and can be reached with a time of 1 hour journey. This tour will travel to more quickly when using a private vehicle or rental than using public transport.