Begawan’s conservation journey began in 1999 with a breeding and release programme to protect the critically endangered Bali Starling from extinction. Through dedicated care, habitat preservation and post-release monitoring, Begawan has bred and released more than 130 Bali Starlings into the wild.

Following the closure of its breeding centre in August 2026, the care and conservation of these remarkable birds has now become part of Begawan Biji’s initiatives. Breeding pairs have been released onto Begawan Biji’s grounds, where they continue to be monitored. Guests can learn about the Bali Starling and observe them flying freely as our focus shifts towards nurturing a thriving ecosystem that supports their survival and enables them to breed naturally in the wild.

Begawan’s rice farming began with one farmer in 2022. Today, we work with several farmers to cultivate chemical-free Mansur Heritage Rice on land in Bayad Village in Ubud. Begawan’s regenerative agriculture initiative has three goals: to help local farmers transition to regenerative agriculture practices, spread education about the importance of agriculture, and to work with local farmers to increase earnings and create stable incomes.