Sadengan Savannah
- Sadengan Savannah of Forest Purwo
In addition to the forest, Alas Purwo/Forest Purwo also has a savannah named Sadengan. Sadengan Savannah has +/- 20 ha wide. This savannah is a tending field of wild animals like Panthers, Javanese Wild Ox, Antelope, Deer, Peacock, Jungle Fowl, etc.
Trianggulasi Beach
- Trianggulasi Beach (Pantai Trianggulasi), part of Forest Purwo Conservatory
The name Trianggulasi is taken from ‘Monument Trianggulasi’. The monument it self is a marker, which is assigned for the mapping project of the whole forest area. Trianggulasi is a white sandy beach, which often used as a camping area, and has a remarkable sunset view.
- Green Tortoise ( Chelonia mydas )
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.
