DENPASAR (indo.com): The West Bali National Park offers excellent opportunities for jungle trekking, snorkeling, diving and camping. Speaking of the United Nations year of eco-tourism, Chief of Bali Forestry Department I Made Subadia said recently that despite some existing problems in the park, conservation efforts should ensure that it has a good future as an eco-tourism attraction. However, he pointed out that some investments in the area had damaged approximately 19 hectares of the park.

In 2001, 9,250 domestic and 14,682 foreign visitors came to the park, mainly for leisure, but some also for scientific purposes.

Head of Conservation Board TNBB Soedirun DS explained that the Park was divided into zones: main zone, jungle zone, utilized zone and culture. Attractions included Menjangan Island, Terima Bay, Mount Klatakan, Jayaprana's grave, Tegal Bunder, Gilimanuk Bay and Labuan Lalang.