West Java's Protected Forests Decreased by 41,000 Hectares between 2016 and 2024

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Adi Ahdiat 07/03/2025 17:13 WIB

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According to a report by the Central Bureau of Statistics, the area of protected forest in West Java Province decreased by approximately 41,000 hectares between 2016 and 2024.

Protected Forest Area in West Java Province (2016-2024)

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Protected Forest Area in West Java Province (2016-2024)

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Based on Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry Number 105 of 2018, "protected forest" is a forest that functions to protect life support systems, one of which is to regulate water management and prevent floods.

However, the area of protected forests in West Java has shrunk in recent years.

Quoting the report *Provinsi Jawa Barat Dalam Angka* (West Java in Figures), in 2016 West Java still had 271,000 hectares of protected forest.

After that, the area fluctuated until it was left with 230,000 hectares in 2024.

Cumulatively, during the 2016-2024 period, the area of protected forests in West Java has decreased by approximately 41,000 hectares.

Meanwhile, according to the Minister of Environment and Forestry, Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, the shrinkage of protected areas in the upstream Ciliwung River, Puncak, Bogor Regency, West Java, is one of the causes of the floods that hit Jabodetabek in early March 2025.

"The main cause of the flood there is the damage to our landscape," said Hanif, as reported by *[Katadata.co.id](https://katadata.co.id/ekonomi-hijau/energi-baru/67c96dff104d0/menteri-lh-perubahan-tata-ruang-di-puncak-sebabkan-banjir-di-jabodetabek)*, Thursday (6/3/2025).

Hanif said that in 2010 there were 15,000 hectares of protected areas/national parks/water bodies, and 500 hectares of settlements in the upstream Ciliwung River.

However, in 2022, the protected areas/national parks/water bodies there decreased by 8,000 hectares for agricultural areas. While the settlement area increased to 1,500 hectares.

"This position then caused the [Jabodetabek flood] disaster on March 2," said Hanif.

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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