Executing Head of the South Coast Environment Agency, Beni Rizwan, said that the existence of small islands is quite widely used by the activities of fishing communities, so environmental issues need to be a major concern.
"So the supervision and inventory of the small islands that we mean is more directed to the business activities of people who do not yet have an environmental permit," he said, Friday (24/7/2020).
He said, the inventory of small islands as carried out along the tourist area, including in the Mandeh Tourism area, had a goal of how business activities carried out by the community could be monitored and monitored.
"Especially for businesses that do not have a permit, and ignore the impact of environmental damage from the activities they do," he said.
He added that his party, through the officers deployed with the team, also supervised human activities around the small islands in the area.
"In addition to conducting an inventory and monitoring, we of DLH officers also appeal to the community to keep protecting the environment. Because with the preservation of the environment, the desire of the community to continue to visit, especially the small islands that enter the tourist area will be higher," he said.
Beni Rizwan said that several small islands visited through the inventory were Kapo Kapo Island, Cubadak Island, Sironjong Island and Soetan Island. "All of the islands that I have mentioned are located in one area, namely the Mandeh Tourism area in the Koto XI Tarusan subdistrict," he added.
He revealed that in almost all islands visited, there were buildings such as lodging and small shops to trade. It is quite potential for environmental impact conditions.
"Because local people make several locations of the island as a place to trade, so we worry that these activities can have a negative impact on the surrounding environment." call him.
It was revealed again that the community could only use the location as a place of business. But it would be better if the area was maintained and protected. If any development is carried out, it must refer to environmental management, and also consider the impact on the environment itself.
"In order for all of that to be fulfilled, various business activities carried out by the community must have an environmental permit, so that it does not have a negative impact on the environment," he stressed.
Regent of South Pesisir, Hendrajoni, said the problem of the islands, especially those in the Mandeh tourist area, environmental management must be carried out in an integrated manner in accordance with applicable regulations. He stated environmental problems, so it can not be separated from community support. Moreover, the area of small islands in Mandeh, which is a leading tourist destination that is increasingly visited by tourists.
He hopes and appeals to all elements of the community and related parties, to preserve the environment of the Mandeh Tourism Area to remain beautiful. Then the management of the Mandeh area must be carried out in an integrated manner according to the applicable rules.
Source : cendananews.com