BADUNG, DEWATA.NEWS – A special committee of the Bali Provincial Parliament has raised concerns over alleged serious violations in the Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park (Tahura), including suspected concealed reclamation, industrial activity, and land use that contradicts its conservation status.
Chair of the TRAP (Spatial Planning, Assets, and Licensing) Special Committee, I Made Supartha, said findings from field inspections and assessments indicate activities that could threaten the sustainability of Bali’s mangrove ecosystem.
“This is not just an administrative violation, but already falls into the category of serious breaches of forestry, spatial planning, and environmental laws,” Supartha said on Monday (April 6).
One of the key findings includes the presence of more than 106 land ownership certificates (SHM) within the mangrove area, which is legally designated as state forest land and not permitted for private ownership. The committee has submitted these findings to law enforcement authorities for further investigation.
The committee also highlighted the alleged control of approximately 82 hectares of mangrove land by private entities, including links to PT Bali Turtle Island Development (BTID). This situation is considered to potentially violate state asset management principles and undermine the function of the protected area.
As part of its recommendations, the TRAP committee called for an immediate halt and regulation of all activities that are not in line with the conservation status of the Ngurah Rai Tahura, including industrial operations and physical development.
The committee also urged a comprehensive review of all permits and land ownership within the area, including business licenses and land certificates, with the possibility of revocation if violations are confirmed.
In addition, lawmakers emphasized the need for legal enforcement against problematic land claims and for ecological restoration efforts to return the mangrove area to its original role as a coastal protection ecosystem.
“If this area is damaged, the impact will not only be ecological but will also affect Bali’s social and economic future,” Supartha added.
The Ngurah Rai mangrove forest is considered a key natural barrier protecting Bali’s coastline and plays a significant role in maintaining environmental balance in the region.