Potential of Forest Environmental Services in West Bandung and Subang Examined, Carrying Capacity Used as Reference

The Ministry of Forestry stated that area use must comply with statutory provisions, accompanied by protection of forest functions and monitoring of potential violations.

The Directorate General of PHL together with BPHL Region VII Ciamis will also strengthen coordination with local governments and stakeholders for the implementation of the RPKHDPK in West Java and Banten. The field inspections reported in this activity took place in West Bandung and Subang.

The ministry's statement does not yet detail the size and location of the areas inspected, the carrying capacity indicators used, or the follow-up schedule. Therefore, the potential economic benefits and ecological impacts of developing environmental services in this area cannot yet be assessed in a measurable manner.

The results of the verification will be an important basis for further management direction, including ensuring that the activities selected are in accordance with the capabilities of the ecosystem and the needs of communities around the forest.