"In addition, many allegedly illegal mining in mountainous locations so that the zone of water absorption is also reduced," said Head of Banten BPBDs Sumawijaya, Saturday, July 30, 2016.
Allegations of illegal logging and illegal gold mining activities in both the mountain was delivered by Director of NGO Lanterns, Dimas. According to Dimas, logging and illegal mining got worse since the last few months, which causes catastrophic flash floods and landslides.
"I think there needs to be control of the central government on a periodic basis after the ministerial decree assigned to each area," said Dimas.
According to Dimas, Banten Tahura area covering 1,590 hectares located in Mount Aseupan, District Carita, Pandeglang has been established by Law No. 5 of 1990 on Conservation of Natural Resources and Ecosystems and Decree No. SK.95 / Menhut-II / 2011 dated March 14, 2011 on "approval of the change function of some forests in Pandeglang".
"The impact of omission has resulted in landslides and mudslides in most tourist areas Carita Beach," said Dimas. So far, four people have been examined by Banten Police linked the two mountains are thought to trigger landslides and flooding in the region. The two men were composed of two residents and two forest managers.
