Governor of Lampung Appreciates President Prabowo's Preparation of Emergency Funds for Way Kambas National Park
Governor Rahmat Mirzani Djausal of Lampung has expressed appreciation for President Prabowo Subianto’s allocation of approximately Rp 839 billion in Presidential Emergency Assistance (Banpres) to construct fences, canals, and support ecosystem restoration efforts at Way Kambas National Park in Lampung Province. The Governor regards this presidential initiative as a strategic solution to the protracted human-elephant conflict that has plagued the region.
“The President understands that the conflict between humans and elephants has been ongoing for decades and must be resolved comprehensively,” stated Governor Mirzani in an official statement received on Saturday, 14 March 2026.
He also expressed gratitude to President Prabowo Subianto for the administration’s considerable attention to communities living in the vicinity of Way Kambas. “The President’s attention to the residents around Way Kambas is truly remarkable,” he said.
Governor Mirzani emphasised that the human-elephant conflict cannot be allowed to continue indefinitely as it directly impacts public safety and the agricultural sustainability of local communities. The policy to construct fences and canals is more than merely a physical infrastructure matter; it aims to provide security for residents whilst simultaneously protecting wildlife in their natural habitat.
“This measure demonstrates leadership that stands with the people whilst remaining committed to conservation. Communities are protected, elephants are safeguarded, and the environment remains intact,” he stated.
The Lampung Provincial Government, according to Mirzani, is prepared to provide full support for the programme’s implementation through cross-sectoral coordination to ensure the development is effective, targeted, and delivers long-term benefits for surrounding communities.
Meanwhile, the construction of fences and canals at Way Kambas is being undertaken to mitigate the recurring conflicts between humans and elephants. Wild elephants frequently leave the national park boundaries, entering residential areas and agricultural land, occasionally resulting in loss of life.
Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni stated that the Rp 839 billion budget will be used for fence or embankment construction and ecosystem restoration at Way Kambas. The project will be implemented with the involvement of the Army Corps of Engineers to ensure infrastructure quality and durability.
In addition to fence and canal construction, the government also plans to develop community economic empowerment centres outside the separation zone. The programme includes beekeeping development and animal feed provision measures that maintain environmental conservation.
The central government hopes this development will serve as a long-term solution to suppress human-elephant conflict whilst simultaneously promoting improved welfare for communities surrounding Way Kambas National Park without compromising environmental sustainability.