Category: livelihood on komodo island

Performance Report of Komodo National Park Authority (BTNK) 2020

📌 1. Purpose of the Report The 2020 Performance Report of BTNK was prepared to explain the achievements in carrying out duties, managing natural resources, and implementing conservation efforts within Komodo National Park throughout 2020. This report generally includes: 📍 2. Main Activities and Achievements Although detailed figures and tables are not directly available, an […]

Cruise Ships Bring Foreign Tourists to Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, continues to be one of Indonesia’s top tourism destinations, attracting visitors from around the world. According to data from the Class II Immigration Office at Labuan Bajo, 24 international cruise ships arrived in the region between January and September 2024, carrying thousands of foreign tourists to […]

Komodo National Park Cruise Tour

Welcome to Komodo National Park Komodo National Park is one of Indonesia’s most renowned national parks and a must-visit destination for cruise ship travelers from around the world. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its prehistoric inhabitants, the Komodo dragons, which live on Komodo, Rinca, Padar, and a few smaller islands such as […]

Natural History Guide to Komodo National Park

Exploring the Rich Marine Ecosystems of Komodo The Natural History Guide to Komodo National Park – Book 2 focuses on the marine ecology of Komodo National Park, one of Indonesia’s most biodiverse and globally significant conservation areas. This guide complements the first volume, which explored terrestrial ecosystems, by giving a detailed look at the underwater […]

RPTN Komodo 2000–2025: Long‑Term Management Plan for Komodo National Park

The RPTN Komodo 2000–2025 is a long‑term management planning document that outlines the strategic direction, policies, and actions for managing Komodo National Park over a 25‑year period from 2000 to 2025. This plan serves as a core framework for all conservation and sustainable use programs within this iconic protected area. Background and Purpose of the […]

Forest Fire Management in Komodo National Park

Strategies, Risks, and Conservation Role Forest fire management in Komodo National Park is an important part of protecting the park’s terrestrial ecosystems. Komodo National Park includes extensive savanna and monsoon forest landscapes, which are naturally prone to fires, especially during the long dry season typical of the region. Vegetation and Fire Risk Most of Komodo’s […]

Long-Term Management Plan (RPJP) of Komodo National Park

The Long-Term Management Plan (known as RPJP in Indonesia) is a strategic document created by the Komodo National Park Authority to ensure the effective, planned, and sustainable long-term management of the conservation area. This plan serves as the foundation for conservation, restoration, utilization, and monitoring programs within Komodo National Park. Purpose of the RPJP The […]

The History of the First Five National Parks in Indonesia

Indonesia’s system of national parks began to take formal shape in 1980, when the government officially designated the first group of national parks under a ministerial announcement dated 6 March 1980. This historic proclamation marked an important step in the development of nature conservation in the country. Background Before this declaration, the idea of protected […]

Zoning Decree of Komodo National Park

Zoning is the division of land and sea areas within Komodo National Park (KNP) to manage the park’s natural resources, ecosystems, and visitor activities more effectively. The zoning system was established under the Director General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation (KSDAE) Decree No. 212/KSDAE/SET.3/KSA.0/11/2020, regulating the zoning of Komodo National Park in Manggarai Barat […]

Internship Program at Komodo National Park

Internship Program on Komodo National Park at labuan bajo The Internship Program, also known as Junior Park Ranger, is an internship initiative organized by Komodo National Park Authority for high school and university students who are interested in learning about conservation management and the operations of the park. The program offers hands‑on field learning and […]