Palangka Raya, C Kalimantan (ANTARA) - The Central Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) and conservation partners have released five orangutans back into the wild at the Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park (TNBBBR).
“Each orangutan release reflects our real commitment to restoring ecological balance,” Head of BKSDA Central Kalimantan, Andi Muhammad Kadafi, stated here on Thursday.
The five orangutans released, comprising three females and two males, had completed an extensive rehabilitation process at the Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Center and were declared ready to return to their natural habitat.
Kadafi emphasized that the release program is not just a routine conservation effort but also a moral, ecological, and constitutional responsibility to preserve biodiversity.
He stated that releasing wildlife is crucial for achieving equitable and sustainable national development, where wildlife protection and habitat restoration must be strengthened alongside community welfare and ecosystem sustainability.
Central Kalimantan Governor Agustiar Sabran remarked that releasing orangutans is not only about returning animals to their habitat but also demonstrates a strong commitment to preserving Central Kalimantan’s natural heritage.
Ahead of the National Awakening Day celebration and the 68th anniversary of Central Kalimantan Province on May 23, Governor Sabran reminded that true national awakening includes the awareness to live in harmony with nature.
TNBBBR head Persada Agussetia Sitepu said his side is committed to fully protecting forest ecosystems and ensuring that wildlife like orangutans can live freely in their natural habitats.
“Orangutans are a key species that play a role in maintaining forest ecosystem balance in Kalimantan,” he remarked.
He added that conservation areas, such as TNBBBR, are among the last strongholds of biodiversity that must be protected together.
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Translator: Rendhik, Kenzu
Editor: Aditya Eko Sigit Wicaksono
