TNBBS Forest Protection Strengthened, Lampung and Bengkulu Involve Law Enforcement

BANDAR LAMPUNG, GARISBUMI.com – Protection of forests and biodiversity in the Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (TNBBS) is the focus of strengthening cross-regional cooperation in Lampung and Bengkulu. Regional governments, national park managers and law enforcement officials discussed coordinating the prevention and handling of violations in conservation areas.

The discussion took place at the Cross-Sector Law Enforcement Officials Forum (APH) held by the Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park Center (BBTNBBS) at the Emersia Hotel, Bandar Lampung, Thursday (22/10/2026).

Based on information from the West Pesisir Regency Diskominfotiksan, the forum is directed at increasing regional security and the effectiveness of law enforcement. Collaboration involves central and regional governments, TNI, Polri, prosecutors, courts, as well as forestry and environmental agencies.

The involvement of various institutions is needed so that area protection is integrated, from prevention to handling violations. Coordination also includes local governments from Tanggamus, Pesisir Barat, West Lampung and Kaur Regencies.

For the community, the sustainability of TNBBS is related to maintaining the ecological function of the forest. This conservation area plays a role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem while protecting various flora and fauna.

The West Coast District Government, represented by Regional Secretary Tedi Zadmiko, places inter-agency coordination as part of efforts to maintain the sustainability of natural resources. It is hoped that strengthening cooperation will make handling forestry issues more integrated.

However, the information submitted does not yet detail the types of priority violations, regional disturbance data, or operational steps resulting from the forum. The division of responsibilities and targets for implementing security have also not been explained.