1,000 Endemic Bali Trees Planted at Nuanu Park

One thousand endemic Bali trees have been planted at Nuanu Park in Beraban Village, Kediri Subdistrict, Tabanan. The initiative aims to educate the public and conserve native Bali plants, which are becoming increasingly rare.

Domestic and international tourists of all ages participated in the planting event, which includes 14 species such as banyan, majegau, sandat Bali, celagi (tamarind), intaran, kenanga, boni, and sentul.

Ni Komang Sri Juni Sartika, Manager of Nuanu Magic Garden, explained on 30 May 2026 that the planted species are culturally significant for Balinese rituals. She added that the planting drive runs from late May to early June to support Magic Garden’s mission of education, conservation, restoration, and habitat building. Tourists are invited to plant trees with their names and planting dates, allowing them to witness growth during future visits.

Bali Botanical Garden provided the seedlings. Komang Sandiasa, Education Staff at Bali Botanical Garden, stressed that tree planting in tourist areas is essential for environmental ecosystems and conservation. “Plants are companions in our lives, and we must coexist with nature. We hope this initiative inspires tourism stakeholders to protect and nurture the environment,” he said.

Sandiasa noted that the garden supports rare endemic species, including the endangered cemara pandak, which is sought after for its timber quality similar to teak. The tree grows only in highland areas and secretes a substance from its roots that dries surrounding soil, making natural propagation difficult. Seeds must be manually harvested, as those falling near roots rot and cannot germinate.