West Java DPRD Commission II Urges Sustainable Forest Governance
The West Java Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) Commission II is urging sustainable forest governance that takes into account community interests and compliance with regulations. The matter emerged during a hearing involving Perhutani, Palawi, and the Binamitra cooperative.
Deputy Chair of Commission II, Lina Ruslinawati, said forest management needs to be carried out in a balanced manner. On one hand, communities need space to obtain economic benefits, but on the other hand, forest sustainability and applicable rules must not be ignored.
“On one side, there is indeed misinformation among the public. There is information that does not reach them. From Perhutani and Palawi, there are also new rules and regulations from the central government that must be enforced,” Lina said after the meeting on Wednesday (26/8/2026).
According to Lina, the dissemination of information about regulations to the public needs to be carried out clearly. This is important to prevent misunderstandings that could lead to violations of rules or disputes in the field.
She expressed hope that Perhutani, Palawi, and the Binamitra cooperative can sit together again to align their perceptions and find the best solution. According to her, room for cooperation remains open as long as all parties carry out activities in accordance with legal provisions.
“Later, the cooperative will sit together again with Palawi or with Perhutani. To align perceptions and align desires,” she said.
Lina stressed that cooperation in forest area management should not be viewed solely from a business perspective. Business activities can still provide economic benefits for companies and communities, but must go hand in hand with efforts to preserve the environment.
“The most important thing is that the forest remains sustainable even though there are business-to-business activities. There are benefits that can be extracted for companies and communities, but it must not harm nature,” she said.
She also reminded of the importance of ensuring that every activity in forest areas is carried out in accordance with its designation and environmental principles. Improper use of areas is feared to cause environmental damage and increase the risk of disasters, including landslides.
Therefore, Lina asked the public and parties conducting activities in forest areas to understand and comply with applicable regulations. Such compliance is considered important so that economic activities do not create new problems.
“Do not let there be a misstep or failure to comply with rules, and then there are sanctions from the manager. So let us sit together so that there are no more disputes,” Lina said.