Perhutani Forest Administration Unit (KPH) North Kedu is intensively coordinating with the management of the Mount Pakuwaja hiking basecamp via Parikesit, Wonosobo. This step is taken as a strategic effort to raise safety standards for visitors while strengthening oversight of hiking activities in the protected forest area.
Mount Pakuwaja, situated at an altitude of 2,421 meters above sea level, has recently seen a surge in visitors, particularly novice hikers. Its relatively friendly terrain makes this destination increasingly popular on weekends. Responding to this phenomenon, Perhutani emphasized the importance of strict registration procedures as well as monitoring hikers' departure and return times to minimize the risk of accidents.
In addition to safety aspects, forest management is paying special attention to environmental issues. Hikers are reminded to have collective awareness in maintaining trail cleanliness by carrying back all garbage generated during their trip. This education serves as a crucial pillar in safeguarding Mount Pakuwaja's ecosystem against the negative impacts of mass tourism.
Head of BKPH Wonosobo, Naufal Rafif, stated that this synergy reflects Perhutani's commitment to responsibly managing natural tourism areas. According to him, solid coordination between basecamp management and forest authorities is the key to establishing safe, educational, and eco-friendly hiking management.
Welcoming these directives, the Pakuwaja Basecamp management expressed full commitment to enforcing stricter hiking procedures. The basecamp is now increasingly proactive in advising hikers to always prepare adequate equipment, especially when facing extreme temperature changes in the Dieng region, which often drop drastically at night.
