MANGROVE BEDUL ECOTOURISM

Mangrove Bedul Ecotourism

A cooperation between the village of Sumberasri and Alas Purwo National Park, Mangrove Bedul Ecotourism (MBE) comprises a space of 2,300 hectares of intact mangrove forest with an adjoining lagoon of 18 km.

The original idea for the project was given by the community of the village of Sumberasri, in an attempt to restore and protect the mangrove area and all its existing flora and fauna.

The project also serves as an alternative to develop the local economy and improve the welfare of the community by providing employment opportunities and a leisure space.

So far, MBE is still solely managed by the tourism-board of the village of Sumberasri, making this project a genuine community-based tourism initiative, unique to Alas Purwo National Park.