The city authorities of Denpasar continue working on making Bali's capital an increasingly resort-like and picturesque location. Tree logging will now be more strictly controlled, which inevitably happens in developing areas. One felled shady tree needs to be replaced by 25 new tall trees — at least 4–5 meters high. This is not a recommendation but a mandatory requirement for developers.
The Denpasar Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (LHK) emphasizes that tree logging is only possible with an official permit and under the supervision of authorized staff. In addition to the number and height of saplings, their type also matters — it must be approved by the LHK to maintain the ecological and visual integrity of the urban environment. Priority is given to planting new trees in the same area where the logging took place.
At the same time, tree insurance is being implemented in the city. Protection covers over 15,800 green plants managed by the LHK. The total coverage amounts to 100 million rupiahs.
Now, if a fallen tree damages someone's property, the insurance company will compensate for the damage. In case of significant losses, they will pay up to 5 million rupiahs, and if a person is injured by a falling tree, compensation of 15 million rupiahs is provided.
However, this only applies to incidents not related to weather factors. If a tree falls due to strong wind and rain, there is no expectation of compensation. Nor is there any for minor damages. Anything that can be repaired for less than 500,000 rupiahs will not be considered by the insurance company.
Against the backdrop of new requirements from the city administration, the private sector is also strengthening ecological initiatives. This week, IBK bank employees conducted an event to plant 2,000 mangrove saplings in Batu Lumbang. They also joined local residents in cleaning up the coast of debris. Moreover, the bank donated a new canoe-boat to the ecozone management as an additional resource for monitoring and caring for the planted trees.
At the opening of the event, IBK Indonesia business director Edwin Rudiyanto stressed that participating in the restoration of natural ecosystems is not a one-time show but a long-term commitment of the company.
Particular attention during the event was paid to the educational aspect. The head of the KUB Segara Guna Batu Lumbang cooperative, I Wayan Kona Antara, gave a brief lecture highlighting the role of local communities in preserving coastal ecosystems. According to him, resident involvement in ecological initiatives is just as important as the support from businesses and authorities.
Sources: NusaBali, Baliportalnews
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