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Mount Prau hiking trails to close for three months
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The picturesque Mount Prau in Central Java. (Shutterstock/File)
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tate forestry firm Perum Perhutani KPH Kedu Utara has announced its plan to close hiking trails on Mount Prau in Central Java from Jan. 5 to April 4.
Perhutani KPH Kedu Utara Central Java communications head Herman Sutrisno told kompas.com on Wednesday that the plan was part of an effort to revitalize the hiking trails to Mt. Prau’s base camps, as they had been used for nine months.
Herman said the closure would ensure that, once the trails reopen, the hikers would be safe and comfortable while climbing the mountain.
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Meanwhile, Mount Prau Indonesia Coordination Forum (FKPI) head Raybowo said that they also aimed to carry out reforestation efforts.
Eight of Mount Prau’s base camps, namely Pranten, Dwarawati, Dieng, Kalilembu, Patakbanteng, Igirmranak, Wates and Kenjuran, which are located across five regencies, have reportedly agreed to the closure and reforestation plan.
Those who climb the mountain during the three-month period will be fined Rp 250,000 (US$18.41) per person. Meanwhile, base camps that allow hikers to climb Mt. Prau during the period will be fined Rp 500,000 per trekker. (jes/kes)
