THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH AND TOURISM FUNCTIONS AT THE BALI STARLING WILDLIFE RESERVE IN BULELENG REGENCY, BALI

Abstract

The Bali Starling Sanctuary Unit (BSSU) is a conservation institution to preserve Bali Starling birds from extinction. Despite its critical role in animal conservation, the current state of buildings and infrastructure at BSSU is insufficient to support scientific operations and educational tourism. The purpose of this study is to identify the development of BSSU a research and educational tourism function. The research took a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through interviews, field observations, and document reviews connected to the research location. The discussion includes analysis of the feasibility of facilities at BSSU, identification of spatial zoning, and analysis of area development. The results of the analysis show that BSSU facilities are functionally sufficient as a conservation area but physically quite alarming. Existing activities have not been able to accommodate research activities and educational tours although these two activities have taken place in a small intensity. The spatial zoning findings show that the BSSU site zoning is still mixed between public and restricted zones. Security aspect is also low due to the existence of a restricted zone directly adjacent to the forest area outside the site. This increases the security risk on the site.