Why golf course?

Why golf course?

From Forum Keadilan

The construction of the golf course in Kepuharjo Village, Yogyakarta by PT Merapi Gelanggang Wisata should be reviewed. The Local government needs to consider a few things:

* The golf course is on land which is designated for agricultural expansion. Moreover, Kepuharjo is categorized as a least developed village.

* Kepuharjo is an important protected forest area of Zone C. Unfortunately, the golf course owners use pesticides harmful to the ecosystem and threaten species in the surrounding areas.

* The village serves as a ground water reservoir. The ground will harden due to the golf course and this will decrease the fertility of the land.

* The 18-hole golf course needs at least 200 tons of clean water per day to maintain the imported grass. If the water is taken from the supply piped to Yogyakarta from the Plunyon dam, Umbulharjo village, Kaliurang and the surrounding areas will have a shortage of clean water.

Who will be held responsible for this calamity?

BADIMAN

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