Future of North Bali
Future of North Bali
We are responsible for writing a travel guidebook about eco-
tourism in Bali, the objective of which is to promote
environmentally and community-friendly, responsible tourism and
restore the degraded image of Bali.
The operation of power plant (PLTGU) in Pemaron, North Bali,
will put the whole of Lovina Beach at an extremely high risk of
damage to its unique natural habitat. Lovina Beach with its coral
reef, stretching until the Maritime National Park on Menjangan
Island offers a living space for dolphins and for 3,500 marine
species. Therefore, it should be considered a natural
environment, which should be protected from any harmful
influences.
We are very much concerned that the operation of this power
plant will destroy the beauty of the beaches and in particular
the coral reef of Lovina.
The local people are fearful and anxious about their future.
Are there any programs from the side of the government to take
care of these people in case they lose their life resources? Who
will be responsible for them and the coming generations?
Just recently, the world was appalled by a disaster in Spain
caused by a tanker accident. We honestly hope that a catastrophe
like that never occurs in Bali. Are there any funds available for
the ecological recovery of the area in case of a calamity?
Nowadays many people talk about ecotourism as a new and highly
profitable branch of income in tourism. Bali could, due to its
relatively small size and natural beauty and resources, be an
example to the world. If alternative renewable energy like solar
power, wind, waves, water, bio mass etc., is possible, why not at
least consider building a power plant with better technology in
an appropriate location?
It seems hard to comprehend why PT Indonesia Power is building
a power plant in the north of Bali, operated with oil, which has
to be delivered from the east of Bali, to provide the south of
Bali with electricity.
ANNE GOUYON
Editor-in-chief
The Natural Guide
www.naturalguide.org
Jakarta