PROHIBITION HUNTING SIGN OF BIRDS AND WILD ANIMALS TO MAINTAIN THE SUSTAINABILITY AND BALANCE OF THE ECOSYSTEM IN THE PT.TEL AREA
As a form of commitment to preserving Biodiversity, KEHATI PT.TeL team took preventive action by installing a hunting prohibition sign in the secondary forest area of the Biodiversity Park and in the PT.TeL Townsite area.
The installation of this hunting prohibition sign is a concrete step taken to prevent illegal hunting of animal populations that have an important role in the environmental ecosystem while protecting Biodiversity.
This preventive action is part of a long-term effort to preserve wildlife in the PT.TeL area also aims to warn hunters to stop the practice of hunting wildlife, which violates the law and threatens the sustainability of bird species and other animals.
This step is also taken to protect the population of rare and protected fauna diversity (Conservation status P.706 IUCN VU) in the PT.TeL areas, such as the Yellow-rumped Shama (Rubigula Dispar), Gray Lutung (Trachypithecus Cristatus) which have long black bodies and tail hair that are increasingly threatened by illegal hunting activities, as well as to maintain the balance of the forest ecosystem which is an important habitat for these fauna species
This step is also taken to protect the population of rare and protected fauna diversity (Conservation status P.706 IUCN VU) in the PT.TeL areas, such as the Yellow-rumped Shama (Rubigula Dispar), Gray Lutung (Trachypithecus Cristatus) which have long black bodies and tail hair that are increasingly threatened by illegal hunting activities, as well as to maintain the balance of the forest ecosystem which is an important habitat for these fauna species
Identification of Flora & Fauna types that have been previously carried out by the UNSRI (Sriwijaya University) team as baseline data for PT. TeL which must be monitored routinely by PT. UNILAB as one of the institutions that is a partner in the environmental management of PT. TeL to carry out continuous monitoring in the PT. TeL area in 5 important locations including the Jogging Track Park (Monitoring location-I), Buffer Zone Area (Monitoring location2), Biodiversity Park (Monitoring location-3), Holding Pond area (Monitoring location-4), and Berseri Lake Park (Monitoring location-5) so that maintenance activities are needed to make the flora and fauna can develop well and their sustainability is maintained. There is also a need for management and supervision of protected animals by enriching flora and fauna which are a source of food and animal life
This monitoring is carried out as the fulfilment of PT. Tees obligations to maintain the sustainability of flora and fauna, the sustainability of environmental functions and comply with AMDAL provisions on environmental quality standards and/or environmental damage standards at PT. TeL
In addition to preserving birds and their habitats, this effort is intended to create alternative livelihoods that are environmentally friendly and sustainable.
The existence of birds and wildlife in conservation forest areas is part of the harmony of the ecosystem that needs to be maintained.
When the weather is clear, the peaceful chirping of birds is heard in the PT. TeL complex every day, adding to the cool atmosphere and soothing feelings. Bird chirping continues to be heard responding to each other from various corners of the area. Some fly freely in the sky, either in flocks or alone, just moving from one place to another.
However, recently poaching has become increasingly rampant. The natural habitat of animals is being disturbed. The destruction of the natural habitat of animals is the main trigger for the extinction of various animal species, especially rare, protected bird species.
Uncontrolled bird hunting activities then encourage population reduction for certain bird species, especially those with high market value. This causes an imbalance in the bird community and disrupts the ecological function in conservation areas that also depend on bird services, such as pollination, seed distribution, to pest control and disrupts the productivity of environmental greening plants.
Hunting any type of wild animal in a conservation area according to Forestry regulations must have a permit. Because even though what is hunted is not a protected species, there are still legal rules Hunting wildlife using firearms (including air rifles) has its own rules, it cannot be done carelessly. In addition to having to have a permit to use firearms, it turns out that firearms including air rifles may not be used to hunt wildlife.
