Biodiversity Transformation: Udayana University Biology Students Develop Conservation Educational Tourism in Tengkudak Village

• By Admin
• Rabu, 17 Juni 2026

PENEBEL, TABANAN – In a concrete effort to support environmental conservation and community empowerment, students from the Biology Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Udayana University (Unud), implemented the Kampus Berdampak - Bina Desa Program. This community service program lasted four months, from March to July 2026, in Tengkudak Village, Penebel District, Tabanan Regency, Bali.

 

Tengkudak Village, specifically in Banjar Tingkih Kerep, is a strategic development area for the Udayana University Biology Study Program, whose program planning was initiated in 2023. This year's implementation of Bina Desa focused on biodiversity transformation to enhance community capacity. This Bina Desa activity was carried out by 10 students from the Biology Study Program, FMIPA Unud, chaired by I Gusti Ayu Made Purnama Shanti with Field Supervisor Lecturers (DPL) I Made Saka Wijaya, S.Si., M.Sc.

 

Three Main Activities

To implement this topic, the Biology students at Udayana University (Unud) focused their efforts on three main, systematically designed work programs:

•       Tracking Trail Development: Students designed and built a nature tracking trail equipped with directional maps and structured information boards along the route for the convenience of tourists. The tackling trail is approximately 2 km long and takes about an hour at a leisurely pace. The trail can be longer if you enjoy the biodiversity. There are several prime spots, such as the black-winged kite (Elanus caeruleus), the Javan Kingfisher (Halcyon cyanoventris), and, of course, the Bali Myna (Leucopsar rothschildi).

•       Local Souvenir Creation: Assisted in the creation of unique handicrafts as innovative souvenirs that can boost the local creative economy. Souvenirs made from preserved resin using plants found around the village. The community is also trained to make and market these products.

•       Digital-Based Educational Tools: Developed a biodiversity information board equipped with a special hyperlink. This information is directly linked to the official website of the Udayana University Biology Study Program, allowing visitors to access more comprehensive and interactive scientific data.

 

Complementing the Conservation-Based Educational Tourism Component

The presence of these new facilities is expected to complement and strengthen the existing conservation-based educational tourism ecosystem in the village, namely the Kampoeng Jalak Bali (Bali Myna Village). As is known, this conservation destination has attracted widespread attention and has been visited by tourists and researchers since 2024. With the addition of additional facilities provided by students, the educational tour package at Tingkih Kerep is now more integrated and informative.

 

Multi-Party Synergy and Support

The success of this four-month program is inseparable from the support of various parties who played crucial roles. High appreciation is extended to the Head of Tengkudak Village and all village officials, as well as the Head of Tingkih Kerep Hamjar, who mobilized all elements of the local community to welcome this program.

 

This collaboration was also strengthened by the technical role of the FNPF (Friends of Nature, People, and Forest) team, the non-governmental organization that first initiated the Bali Curik release program in the area. From an academic perspective, Udayana University provided full support through the Village Development Program, which was directly overseen through intensive mentoring by the Biology Study Program Coordinator and the Field Supervisor Lecturers (DPL) who were actively involved in the field.

 

Through the Impact Campus Program, the biodiversity of Tengkudak Village is not only ecologically preserved but also successfully transformed into an educational and economic asset that increases the independence and capacity of the local community.