Protect Birds and Boost Ecotourism - JAAN and Pejarakan Village Join Forces
Pejarakan Village in West Bali, in collaboration with JAAN Indonesia, has issued a landmark advisory banning the capture, keeping, and trade of protected wild birds while promoting birdwatching and sustainable ecotourism.
Huge progress in the pejarakan village in West Bali where we run the Umah Lumba center:
JAAN and Pejarakan Village Join Forces to Protect Birds and Boost Ecotourism together and set an example for Indonesia to protect wildlife.
Pejarakan, August 15, 2025 – The Pejarakan Village Government has issued an official advisory banning the capture, keeping, and trade of protected wild birds. The measure aims to safeguard local wildlife and preserve the balance of the natural ecosystem.
The advisory refers to national conservation law and ministerial regulations listing protected species, including the critically endangered Bali Starling (Leucopsar rothschildi), the Crested Serpent Eagle (Spilornis cheela), and other species at risk.
Head of Pejarakan Village, I Made Astawa.NL.P.CPM, stated:
"We strongly support the initiatives of Jaringan Satwa Indonesia in collaboration with Pejarakan Village, especially those involving the children of our village to learn about local ecosystems, both marine and terrestrial. As a government institution, and personally, I highly appreciate these efforts and hope that our ecosystem will be well preserved, with the entire community not only complying with this ban but also actively participating in conservation efforts."
Tornita Santara, Community Development Coordinator of JAAN Indonesia said:
"JAAN Indonesia is committed to supporting wildlife conservation, including protected wild birds such as the Bali Starling, through community-based approaches. In addition to promoting the ban on capturing wild birds, Umah Lumba, as an education center in Pejarakan under JSI, also conducts tour guide training as an opportunity for sustainable ecotourism. This is also part of our commitment to strengthening women’s empowerment. We sincerely thank the village government and youth community for standing with usWe sincerely thank the village government and youth community for standing with us”
Birdwatching Guide Training in Pejarakan
As part of the collaboration, JAAN organized a birdwatching guide training in Pejarakan. The program engaged local youth and women, providing skills in bird identification, guiding techniques, and eco-tourism promotion.
The initiative aims to develop trained local guides, create birdwatching trails, and strengthen Pejarakan’s potential as a sustainable and eco-friendly tourism destination.
Rooted in Local Wisdom
This effort is aligned with the values of Tri Hita Karana and the celebration of Tumpek Kandang, which emphasize harmony between humans, nature, and other living beings. With the awareness campaign and training support, Pejarakan Village reinforces its commitment to conservation and the development of sustainable ecotourism.
