Jakarta, hitclubapk3 Indonesia
—
Ministry of Forestry (
Ministry of Forestry
) found five locations
deforestation
which does not comply with the rules.The five of them are suspected to be the triggers
Sumatran floods
.
Director General of Forestry Law Enforcement Dwi Januanto Nugroho said, from the results of the initial analysis, apart from extreme rainfall, there were indications of environmental damage in the upper reaches of the Batang Toru and Sibuluan river basins (DAS).
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He said that the loss of forest cover on the slopes and upstream of the watershed is thought to reduce the soil’s ability to absorb water so that extreme rain turns into surface runoff more quickly (
run-off
) which is strong, triggers floods and landslides.
Dwi explained that the logs carried by the current also indicated suspicions of land clearing and logging activities that did not comply with regulations.
“We see a clear pattern: where there is forest damage upstream due to illegal activities. There the potential for downstream disasters increases drastically,” he said in a written statement, Saturday (6/12).
“Activities at the PHAT (land rights holder) [location] which should be legal, are indicated to be misused as a cover for illegal logging which is encroaching on the surrounding state forest area. This is an extraordinary crime which is sacrificing the safety of the people,” he added.
Furthermore, Dwi said, his party also found 12 legal subjects ranging from corporations and individuals who were suspected of being related to forest cover disturbances in upstream areas.
He explained that since December 4 2025, his party has installed prohibition boards at five indicated locations, namely 2 points in the PT TPL concession area and 3 points in the PHAT location in the name of JAM, AR and DP.
“The PPNS Balai Gakkum Sumatra team is currently also conducting an investigation into allegations of forestry crimes against one of the legal subjects, namely the PHAT owner in the name of JAM, after the discovery of 4 trucks loaded with wood without valid documents (SKSHH-KB),” he said.
Dwi said, in line with action in the field, his party would also summon the 12 legal subjects for questioning on Tuesday (9/12).
“The team in the field has sealed locations where there are indications of illegal activity. This step is part of a comprehensive effort: verifying facts, securing places, and preparing evidence for a fair and transparent law enforcement process,” he concluded.
(tfq/asr)
