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Amidst the chaos, islands like Jatiluwih, a UNESCO World Heritage rice terrace, symbolize Bali's hope for sustainable preservation. These sites, managed under the traditional subak system, remain relatively intact, serving as reminders of Bali's cultural and environmental resilience. Visitors pay modest entrance fees that fund ongoing conservation efforts.
However, even these efforts face threats. Land sales, illegal logging, and land-use conversions risk eroding Bali’s natural and cultural treasures. Some local farmers and community leaders, like Putu Ardana, passionately advocate for returning land management rights to indigenous communities, emphasizing that preserving Bali’s unique environment depends on respecting traditional territories and methods.