North Sumatra Prepares 14 Hectares of Biodiversity Park to Preserve Endemic Plants

MEDAN, GARISBUMI.com – The North Sumatra Provincial Government has prepared a 14 hectare Biodiversity Park (Taman Kehati) in Kwala Bekala as a space to preserve regional endemic plants. Infrastructure and vegetation construction is targeted for completion in 2029.

The park is planned to utilize the assets of the University of North Sumatra (USU) in the USU Faculty of Forestry area, Durin Tunggal Village, Pancurbatu District. Located outside the forest area, this park is also designed to support the existence of animals and form a balanced ecosystem.

Secretary of the North Sumatra Environment and Forestry Service (LHK) Ari Harahap said that the use of USU's assets allows park construction to be carried out without land acquisition costs.

"For this program we have worked together and have signed a PKS (Cooperation Agreement) with USU which was held several months ago," said Ari in a press conference at the North Sumatra Governor's Office, Medan, Friday (16/10/2026).

These assets are planned to be used through a loan or grant scheme to the North Sumatra Provincial Government. However, the administrative process is still ongoing.

Location Determination Completed, Asset Transfer Processing

According to Ari, the determination of the location for the Kwala Bekala Biodiversity Park has been completed. The next stage includes the asset transfer application process, environmental studies, determining plant types, preparing detailed engineering designs (DED), and obtaining permits.

The North Sumatra Provincial Government is targeting infrastructure and vegetation development to be completed in 2029. However, it is hoped that the initial opening or soft launching will take place in 2027 if the target of the 2026 action plan can be completed more quickly.