It is temporarily closed, God willing in 2019 it will be opened again, and this is a direct order from the regent,Kotabaru, S Kalimantan (Antaranews Kalsel) - Kotabaru District Government has been improving one of its tourism objects, White Meranti Forest, in Sebelimbingan Village, Pulau Laut Utara Subdistrict.
As a result of the construction projects and improvements to a number of facilities, the mainstay tourist destinations on the district are temporarily closed from tourist visits since October.
Abu Ginan, a resident who frequently visits Meranti Forest, Tuesday admitted that the tourist attraction is closed. That is why on the weekend he took his family on a tour of Gedambaan Beach, Sarang Tiung.
Local government media Swara Saijaan reported that the closure of White Meranti Forest attractions will last until December 2018. Yudi, a worker, when found at the site, confirmed.
"It is temporarily closed, God willing in 2019 it will be opened again, and this is a direct order from the regent," he said.
The temporary closure of the Meranti Putih Forest area is indeed a must because the activities of the project transporting materials will disturb the visitors' comfort.
Currently, a high stage is being built as a facility for visitors to see the scenery or take pictures from the peak of the Meranti Forest. In addition, ground leveling and paving of the peak area are carried out.
White meranti plants (Shorea Polyandra) were planted in 1976 with an area of approximately 300 hectares. But now, the remaining plant area is only 8.3 hectares.
The local government has equipped it with several animals, including spotted deer and deer, various types of birds, rabbits and a number of other animals.
Pewarta: Imam HanafiEditor : Mahdani
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