# Friends of Nature, People and Forests (FNPF)

> Wildlife, habitat and community work in Bali, Nusa Penida and near Tanjung Puting; formerly Friends of the National Parks Foundation.

Source: https://panduanhewan.org/en/organisations/fnpf/ · Updated 25 September 2026 · English · Bahasa Indonesia: https://panduanhewan.org/id/organisasi/fnpf/
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**Review status:** Official-source summary; not an organisational audit.

## Published focus

Friends of Nature, People and Forests (FNPF) states that its mission is sustainable conservation that integrates the well-being of Indonesia's wildlife, environment and communities. It was founded in 1997 by Balinese veterinarian Dr Bayu Wirayudha and was called Friends of the National Parks Foundation until a name change in 2024. Its website lists five project sites in Indonesia.

## Understanding its work

The website describes projects around Tanjung Puting National Park and Lamandau River Wildlife Reserve in Central Kalimantan, a community-supported bird sanctuary on Nusa Penida, a wildlife rescue centre in Tabanan, a sanctuary on the slopes of Mount Batukaru, and its headquarters in Pejeng village, Gianyar. Its work includes rehabilitating and releasing animals such as the Bali starling, tree planting and community programmes.

## Before you contact

FNPF offers volunteering and eco-tour programmes at several of its sites; ask about details, costs and conditions directly through the official contact page. Its rescue centre page says most animals in its care were confiscated by officials, so protected wildlife should be reported to the local BKSDA. Inclusion here is not a partnership or a funding recommendation.

## Available evidence

| Dimension | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Identity and official website | Identity as published by the organisation; not independent verification. | 2026-09-25 |
| Registration and legal form | Not independently checked against the applicable registry. | — |
| Contact ownership and confirmation | The official website is the starting point; phone and contact ownership have not been directly confirmed. | — |
| Service area and service focus | Programmes and areas summarised from the official website; capacity, hours and animal acceptance are unconfirmed. | 2026-09-25 |
| Dated activity reporting | Reporting periods, counting methods and reported outcomes have not been assessed. | — |
| Financial reporting | The availability, period and scope of financial reports have not been checked. | — |
| Independent audit | Auditor, period, report and audit scope have not been verified. | — |

Official website: https://www.fnpf.org/

## Sources & references

1. [Friends of Nature, People and Forests — About Us](https://www.fnpf.org/about-us/)
2. [Friends of Nature, People and Forests — What We Do](https://www.fnpf.org/what-we-do/)
3. [Mongabay Indonesia — Awig-Awig dan Jalak Bali: Saat Aturan Adat Lebih Efektif Lindungi Spesies Endemik dari Kepunahan (2025)](https://mongabay.co.id/2025/10/04/awig-awig-dan-jalak-bali-saat-aturan-adat-lebih-efektif-lindungi-spesies-endemik-dari-kepunahan/)

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Cite: PanduanHewan. (2026). Friends of Nature, People and Forests (FNPF). PanduanHewan.org. https://panduanhewan.org/en/organisations/fnpf/