Saka Wanabakti Strengthened, Young Generation Touched Down to Directly Guard the Forest

SOLOK, GARISBUMI.com – The Ministry of Forestry strengthens Saka Wanabakti as a forum for fostering the younger generation to have skills while being directly involved in maintaining the forest.

The strengthening was carried out through institutional improvement, base activation, and the development of four more real Krida activities in the field.

The step was discussed at the National Saka Wanabakti Leadership Coordination Meeting (Pinsakanas) and Pinsakada Saka Wanabakti West Sumatra at the Solok Permanent Nursery, Solok Regency, West Sumatra, Friday, September 11, 2026.

The coordination meeting brought together Pinsakanas and Pinsakada with the West Sumatra Provincial Forestry Service and a number of technical implementing units of the Ministry of Forestry in the region.

This forum was held to map the current condition of Saka Wanabakti, evaluate the ongoing coaching, identify various obstacles, and agree on concrete steps to strengthen the organization.

Census Data Must End in Action

Head of the Forest Conservation Generation Development Center (Pusgenri) as well as General Secretary of Pinsakanas Saka Wanabakti, Luckmi Purwandari, said that strengthening Saka Wanabakti must move from data collection to real action at the site level.

“The census gives us data, but the data has to lead to action. We need to make sure the institution is active, the base is alive, Pamong and Instructors are moving, and Saka members really gain forestry experience and skills through the four Krida," Luckmi said.