Pulau Peucang is an island located in the Pandeglang Regency, Banten, to the west of Ujung Kulon National Park. Together with Panaitan Island and Handeuleum Island, this island is part of the Ujung Kulon National Park area, so many tourists who visit Ujung Kulon National Park also visit this white sandy island.
Being within the Ujung Kulon National Park area, Pulau Peucang is also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with Panaitan Island and Handeuleum Island. The name Pulau Peucang is taken from a type of snail commonly found on its beaches. The snail is called "mata peucang" by the residents around Ujung Kulon National Park. Despite being named Pulau Peucang, there are no "deer" (kancil) found there, which is called "peucang" in Sundanese language.
The island is part of the Ujung Kulon National Park area, where various animals can be found such as Timor Deer (Cervus
timorensis), Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus), Long-tailed Macaque (Macaca fascicularis), Muntjac, Warty Pig (Sus verrucosus), and Monitor Lizard.
The Peucang Island forest is one of the lowland tropical rainforest ecosystems. The flora in this area includes merbau (Intsia bijuga), palahlar (Dipterocarpus hasseltii), bungur (Lagerstroemia speciosa), cerlang (Pterospermum diversifolium), and ki hujan (Engelhardia serrata). Additionally, there are Ficus or strangler fig trees, parasitic plants that wrap around other trees to survive. Usually, the host tree will die if the strangler fig becomes mature.
The island's beach is beautiful with stretches of white sand and turquoise green sea. The blue color of the sea is ideal for swimming, diving, fishing, or snorkeling activities.
Across the island, there is a small waterfall called Curug Citerjun, which is the main source of fresh water during the long dry season.
One of the interesting attractions for tourists on this island is Karang Copong, a large hollowed (copong) dead coral located in the northern part of the island.
This place is a favorite spot for diving enthusiasts due to the beauty of the underwater scenery and the diversity of fish. It is also a destination for tourists who enjoy fishing.
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP)
ETHICS FOR ENTERING THE UJUNG KULON NATIONAL PARK AREA
1. Background
The Ujung Kulon National Park (TNUK) area is a nature conservation area located in Cimanggu District and Sumur District, Pandeglang Regency, Banten Province. TNUK has quite large potential for flora and fauna, when compared with the number of species richness found on the island of Java, 26.32% of mammal species, 66.3% of bird species and 34.10% of reptile species are in the TNUK area. One type of fauna that only exists in TNUK is the Javan Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus). Apart from being one of the oldest TN in Indonesia, TNUK also holds the status of a world natural heritage site by UNESCO and is part of the Ujung Kulon Geopark.
Directly or indirectly, visitor activities in the area can have an impact on the area, so activities must be managed well so that ethics in entering conservation areas is very important.
SOP is a guideline or reference for carrying out work tasks in accordance with the main duties and functions of area managers. SOP is also a performance assessment tool based on technical, administrative and procedural indicators in accordance with the work procedures, procedures and work systems in the work unit concerned. With this SOP, in the future we can evaluate and improve the quality of work and better service over time
2. Aims and Objectives
a. Meaning
The purpose of preparing the SOP for ethics in entering conservation areas is as an effort to improve the safety, comfort and order of visitors as well as preserving biodiversity and the TNUK ecosystem.
b. Objective
The purpose of preparing this SOP is as a guide or rule for implementing visits to the TNUK area.
3. Understanding
a. Simaksi (Conservation Area Entry Permit) in question is an official permit issued by the Ujung Kulon National Park Office which is given to the applicant to enter the Ujung Kulon National Park conservation area
b. National parks are natural conservation areas that have original ecosystems, managed with a zoning system that are used for research, science, education, supporting cultivation, tourism and recreation purposes.
c. Research is an activity carried out according to scientific principles and methods systematically to obtain information, informational data related to understanding and proving the truth or untruth of assumptions and/or hypotheses in the field of science and technology as well as drawing conclusions for the needs of scientific and technological progress.
d. Development is a science and technology activity that aims to utilize proven scientific principles and theories to improve the functions and benefits and applications of existing science and technology or produce new technology.
e. Science is a series of knowledge that is explored, compiled and developed systematically using a certain approach based on scientific methodology, whether quantitative, qualitative or exploratory to explain evidence of social symptoms and/or phenomena.
f. Education is a conscious and planned effort to create a learning atmosphere and learning process so that students actively develop their potential to have religious spiritual strength, self-control, personality, intelligence, noble morals, and the skills needed by themselves, society, nation and state.
g. An expedition is an activity carried out by one or more people in the Ujung Kulon National Park conservation area for a specific mission or purpose.
h. Nature Tourism is a travel activity or part of that activity done voluntarily and temporarily to enjoy unique symptoms and natural beauty in wildlife reserves, national parks, grand forest parks and natural tourism parks.
i. Non-Tax State Revenue Ticket (PNBP) is an official entrance ticket issued by the Ujung Kulon National Park Hall in accordance with applicable regulations at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.
j. A guide/guide is a person who conveys natural/environmental/forest information to visitors so that it becomes a bridge between the two which will ultimately foster concern, understanding and awareness of the importance of the natural environment/forest.
k. Business Licensing for the Provision of Nature Tourism Services, hereinafter abbreviated to PBPJWA, is a business permit granted for the provision of nature tourism services in Nature Tourism Business activities in Wildlife Reserves, National Parks, Grand Forest Parks and Nature Tourism Parks.
4. Procedure
A. Who can enter the area
Every person and/or group who has permission from an authorized official
B. Types of permits can be:
1. Letter of Assignment from an authorized official.
2. Permit to Enter Conservation Areas (SIMAKSI)
3. Ticket/Ticket to enter the area
C. Visit Category
Visits to TNUK are divided into several categories:
1. Recreation/Natural Tourism, which includes wildlife observation activities, forest exploration, camping, snorkeling and diving;
2. Research and development;
3. Science and Education;
4. Filmmaking
5. Expedition
6. Journalism
7. Others, including pilgrimages and special interest tours and activities other than those mentioned in the previous points;
D. Visit Location
1. Activities carried out by internal parties at the Ujung Kulon National Park Center throughout the area.
2. Activities carried out by external parties are only in the PTN Region I P. Panaitan Section and the PTN Region III Sumur Section, while in the Ujung Kulon Peninsula region the PTN Region II P. Handeuleum Section with special purposes must be approved by the Head of the Ujung Kulon TN Hall.
E. Prohibitions for Visitors
1. It is prohibited to cause damage, disturbance and pollution in animal habitats, especially Javan rhinoceros habitats.
2. Do not disturb animals in the forest, especially the Javan rhinoceros (avoid direct contact)
3. It is prohibited to make noise/commotion/set off fireworks/firecrackers/turn on the sound system and flares.
4. It is prohibited to throw rubbish and other materials that can cause environmental pollution, except in the places provided;
5. It is prohibited to use perfume or strong-smelling substances while in the forest.
6. It is prohibited to take, cut down, own, damage, destroy or transport wild plants and animals, including carrying equipment for the activities in question.
7. Hunting, capturing, carrying and possessing animals or their parts whether alive or dead is prohibited, except for research purposes.
8. It is prohibited to use soap / detergent during activities in the forest.
9. It is prohibited to bring animals from outside the area alive, to be released, kept or slaughtered into the Javan rhinoceros habitat without permission.
10. Do not give food to wild animals (can change behavior).
11. It is forbidden to change (cut/clean excessively) and stay for a long time at the location of the rhino's wallow.
12. It is prohibited to rest, smoke, and/or urinate on wildlife crossings/rhino paths, rhino wallows, rhino bathing areas, and rhino excrement areas.
13. It is prohibited to make campfires in the forest, except in emergencies.
14. It is prohibited to vandalize plants, rocks, buildings, etc.;
15. Immoral acts are prohibited and must uphold religious norms.
16. It is prohibited to carry firearms/air/anesthetic/sharp weapons, pets, plant seeds, chemicals, liquor and illegal drugs/narcotics;
F. Obligations
1. Purchase area entrance tickets and insurance, the group leader reports to the officer and fills in the guest book. Ticket purchases are made during working hours from 07.30 to 16.00 WIB.
2. Make inspections for activities with special purposes in accordance with Director General's Regulation Number: P.7/IV-SET/2011 concerning Procedures for entering Natural Reserve Areas, Nature Conservation Areas and Buru Parks.
3. Pay levies on Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) for activities as stated in Government Regulation No. 12 of 2014 concerning Types and Rates of Non-Tax State Revenue Applicable to the Ministry of Forestry;
4. Every visitor can be accompanied by an officer or holder of a business permit providing natural tourism services (PB-PJWA).
5. Visitors are required to bring personal medicine and first aid kit.
6. For elderly visitors, toddlers and those with a history of chronic/special illnesses, bring a health certificate.
7. Every ship carrying visitors must prioritize safety and provide life jackets and first aid kit.
8. Every visitor ship is required to moor at a designated location.
9. Every visitor is required to take rubbish back to their respective homes and it is controlled by the group leader.
10. Snorkeling activities are permitted in designated places and accompanied by officers or natural tourism environmental services business permit holders (PB-PJWA).
11. Visitors who bring prohibited items must hand them over to officers voluntarily.
G. Emergency handling for visitors:
1. Potential Search and Rescue (SAR) in the Ujung Kulon National Park area are officers, business permit holders providing natural tourism services (PB-PJWA), BPBD and so on.
2. Emergency conditions can be divided into:
a. Sick visitor
b. Wildlife attacks
c. Visitor Accidents
3. In emergency treatment, mild, moderate and severe are determined.
4. Light conditions are conditions where visitors need help from their teammates/organizing committee/license holders trying to provide natural tourism services (PB-PJWA) or what is called independent evacuation.
5. Moderate conditions are when visitors require medical assistance and are required to be taken to the nearest health facility.
6. Severe condition is if the visitor is in a critical condition which can be resulting in loss of life.
