Performance Report of Komodo National Park Authority (BTNK) — 2020

Introduction The Komodo National Park (KNP) is one of Indonesia’s flagship conservation areas, known globally as the habitat of the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park’s management is carried out by the Komodo National Park Authority (Balai Taman Nasional Komodo or BTNK), which is responsible for conservation, monitoring, […]
Two Cruise Ships Dock Simultaneously at Komodo Island, Bringing Thousands of Foreign Tourists

On Thursday, April 10, 2025, two international cruise ships arrived and docked together in the waters of Komodo Island, part of Komodo National Park in Manggarai Barat, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The cruise vessels — Paul Gauguin and MS Seven Seas Voyager — brought a significant number of foreign tourists and crew members, even though […]
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 […]
Statistics of Komodo National Park Authority 2019

Visitor Numbers and Wildlife Population Data On 2019, Komodo National Park recorded a significant increase in visitor numbers, making it one of the most visited conservation areas in Indonesia. That year, the total number of tourists visiting the park reached 221,703, rising sharply from 176,834 in 2018, reflecting growing global interest in this iconic destination. […]
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 […]
Achievement Report of the Annual Work Plan for Komodo National Park Authority 2019

Evaluation of Annual Work Plan Performance in Conservation Area Management The Achievement Report of the Annual Work Plan (RENJA) for the Komodo National Park Authority (BTNKom) in 2019 is an evaluative document presenting the results of the targets and performance indicators planned in the Annual Work Plan for that fiscal year. This report is part […]
Bat Observation Report on Rinca Island – April 22, 2020

Wildlife Monitoring in Komodo National Park On April 22, 2020, a bat observation activity was conducted on Rinca Island, part of Komodo National Park in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. This observational survey focused on understanding the presence and behavior of fruit bats (commonly known as flying foxes), particularly the large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus), which […]
Technical Guide to Ecological and Wildlife Monitoring at Komodo National Park (TNK)

Strengthening Data for Accurate Conservation The Technical Guide to Ecological and Wildlife Monitoring at Komodo National Park (TNK) is an official handbook designed to support the scientific observation of ecology and wildlife within Komodo National Park. This guide serves as a practical reference for field officers, technicians, park rangers, and TNK management to conduct consistent […]
Guide to the Ecological History of Komodo National Park

Understanding the Land Ecosystem of Komodo National Park The Guide to the Ecological History of Komodo National Park is an ecological and historical guide that explores the terrestrial ecosystem of Komodo National Park. This book is part of a series of guides published to help readers understand the park’s history, ecology, flora, and fauna. It […]
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 […]