Development of Forest Recreation at Tunak Ecotourism Park in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara Province

Project Period :

The period of the project is: 2015-2020

Project Location :

The project is located at eco-tourism park at Gunung Tunak, Central Lombok District, West Nusa Tenggara Province, about 30 minutes driving from the Lombok International Airport.

Project Activities :

  • Development of Master Plan of Tunak Ecotourism Park
  • Construction of building facilities (Visitor Center, Multipurpose building, Guest Houses, Butterfly Learning Center), development of forest trail;
  • Capacity building for local people and local Government as well as MoEF officials.
Achievement :

  • Building facilities to support eco-tourism (visitor center, multi-purpose building, guest houses, reception building, butterfly learning center, forest trail, camping ground);
  • Capacity building for local people (70%) and government officials (30%);
  • Tunak Ecotourism Park is a model of forest recreation that is managed by local people.

Lessons learned :

The importance of the involvement of the local community for the success of forest recreation.