With a small step for conservating, it has already meant a lot for West Papua. The environment needs much more attention from the government, activists, and even from the locals. There are several methods that could be practiced there.
Nature conservation is a movement that focuses on protecting ecosystems, natural resources, and wildlife so that they are far from extinction. Currently, climate change to habitat destruction is an issue that is very disturbing to live in the wild.
Some have received attention by finding solutions from the state, but there are provinces that have not been looked at at all so every time, there will be a decrease in the area of conservation. This includes forests at the eastern tip of Indonesia.
If this continues, then the forests in the Papua region may be depleted and we can no longer enjoy them in the future. Some protocols have not yet been carried out by the government, but residents themselves can maintain conservation areas from now.
Conservation Method to Practice in West Papua
As we have said before, doing this conservation has a clear goal, namely to improve a better, more sustainable ecosystem system, so that it can save future generations so that they can still feel what we are getting.
Conservation comes from any form, as long as the goal can be realized. So several methods can be practiced to benefit all of the living organisms that live in the forests of West Papua. Several conservation methods that can be carried out by local are:
- Establishing Protected Area
Local people can start from their area first. If the villagers live near the forest, create a protected area. For example, local people can only enter a forest area of up to 10 meters, so if there is damage, it can be immediately identified.
- Make a Restriction
Almost the same as the first point, so local communities can make certain restrictions to make West Papua conservation programs run smoothly. If from the first point, then those who enter more than 10 meters, will be subject to social sanctions.
- Teach Proper Planting Method
Always make sure that all residents can practice the correct way of planting. With this knowledge, they will be more motivated to protect the environment and biodiversity. So that in the future, it will not be easy for them to damage the area.
- Start Using Alternative Energy
The low areas of West Papua are known for their abundant sources of sunlight. And this could be a government program to install solar power to become the main energy for homes instead of using generators that damage the environment.
- Education About the Importance of Wildlife
Education is at the root of everything, and it can also be a method to make people more aware of the importance of protecting life in the wild. The community is not doing illegal hunting and is even motivated for conservation.
West Papua Local Should Start it from Now
Knowing what can be done is not enough. The reason is that we often hear people asking how important it is for us to carry out all these conservation efforts. Yet the answer is quite simple, namely to maintain well-being on the planet.
With an ecosystem that continues to run smoothly coupled with the food wheel in nature continuing to run well, then this is an effort to maintain a healthier future. But in reality, we see a world that is getting worse and worse over time.
People who are increasingly looking for their own profit in the forest and destroying plants or animals which basically already have a small number are fighting against all protected areas that already exist in the people of West Papua.
Do you want your children and grandchildren to not be able to see the beauty that this province has offered? Starting from the bottom of the sea to approaching the sky, all are riches that make us who see them amazed, so they must still be there in the future.
Where to Watch All of West Papua’s Natural Resources
For now, there are several activities that can be done in this province and are still related to conservation areas. Starting from enjoying birdwatching in the Arfak Mountain forest because here there are so many endemic birds that will not be found in other areas.
You can snorkel and enjoy the clear and fresh water in Wondowa Bay. But remember that this is a conservation area that should not be done arbitrarily. You can enjoy it, but don’t carelessly damage it while snorkeling in this bay.
Even a walk in the forest near Fef Town is enough to get a natural and natural impression. You will see several animals such as tree kangaroos to some beautiful endemic birds. The forest in this area is really beautiful.
Indonesia is known as an area full of natural wonders. One of them is forests and conservation areas that are located in almost all areas of the country. Including those in West Papua, and it is the duty of every human being to help take care of them.
