Wanagama Forest Tourism Regions

Wanagama, a name derived from the word wana = base or the forest elephant and gamma acronym mada, a protected forest area 600 hectares in the district of Gunung. Wanagama Area includes four villages in two different districts, namely sub Patuk and Playen. Participating forest green role this Gunungkidul started pioneered in 1964 by prof. Oemi Hani'in Suseno, one academician of Gajah Mada University who volunteered to use his personal money to start this reforestation project. Steps have been initiated by Prof. It received positive Oemi various parties so that their land has become an area of 600 hectares.
Forest Area has a wealth Wanagama Flora and Fauna. Various plants from some areas can be found here. In detail there are about 550 species of plants. Among them, an acacia tree, the tree that is widely used in paper industry, Wood Tree and white, in the manufacture of eucalyptus oil, pine tree that is usually found in Sumatra, Ebony Tree originating from Sulawesi, Mulberry tree, fragrant trees and Teak trees. One of the teak trees in this forest has a proud history of course. This tree planted by Prince Charles when he visited in 1989. In addition, a variety of fauna live peacefully in a protected forest area which is currently a faculty research center of Forestry Gadjah Mada University. Various repilia typical forest dwellers, birds and monkeys.
In the forest area Wanagama built a hall or marquee that is often used for a variety of events and as a resort for tourists. There is also a campsite with complete supporting facilities such as clean water for toilets, electricity, and security are guaranteed.
Protected forest that fed the three rivers (kalii Oya, Spring Ayu, and Banyu Tibo). River that supply water needs for residents of protected forest area that also serves as the forests of this tour. Wanagama Forest, an area which reflects a concern to the natural, tourism facilities, and supporting the local community economy.
This area has a collection of more than 550 species of forest plants. In it there are also various types of animals birds, monkeys, reptiles and animals typical forest dwellers. Here also was built multipurpose building that can be used as lecture halls and various other events.

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