Bamboo Conservation for Water and Tourism

Kompas/Defri Werdiono

A shady and cool atmosphere characterizes the Boon Pring tourism area in Sanankerto village, Turen district, Malang regency, East Java, in early May. The Sanankerto village administration has placed bamboo on 36.8 hectares of land under protection for conservation and ecotourism purposes.

The administration of Sanankerto in Turen district, Malang regency, East Java, has declared a conservation status over bamboo growing on 36.8 hectares of communal land owned by the village.

The conservation effort has two benefits. In addition to protecting seven springs, the village also benefits from an increase in the number of tourists to the area.