Forest Purwo National Park
Forest Purwo National Park (Alas Purwo in Indonesian) is located in Banyuwangi, East Java Province, Indonesia. Banyuwangi it self is about 10 km west of Bali, and divided by Bali strait.
- Bamboo Forest
Forest Purwo is a heterogenic forest with 43.420 ha wide, with a complete nature (sea, sand, sun, forest, wild animal & sport) and culture spots. Forty percent of the area is dominated with Bamboo Forest.
Based on the ecosystem types, Forest Purwo is divided into some areas, like Bamboo Forest, Beach-Foret, Mangrove, Natural Forest, and Feeding Ground.
Alas Purwo in Indonesian/Javanese language means ‘ The First Forest‘, or it is believed as the oldest forest in Java Island. No wonder, the local people considers Alas Purwo/Forest Purwo as a sacred place, with a bunch of mystical sphere in certain spots.
Various kinds of flora and fauna, and nature’s caves can be found here.
