Baluran National Park

Baluran National Park

Location

Wonorejo Village and Sumberanyar Village, Banyuputih Region, Situbondo

National Park Sector I Bekol

                Resort Bama, Balanan, Perengan

National Park Sector II Karangtekok

                Resort Watu Numpuk, Labuhan Merak, Bitakol

History

Early in 1928, AH LOEDEBOER hunter with dutch nationality had concession farm in Labuhan Merak and Mesigit mountain. He gave attention for Baluran had value for animals mammals protection.

At 1930 KW. DAMMERMAN officiate become director Botanical Park Bogor suggest for Baluran to be forest protected. In 1937, General governor dutch east indies establish Baluran became wildlife protection with provision  GB. No. 9 date 25 September 1937 Stbl. 1937 No. 544. And next Minister Land and Agraria RI  with provision letter number, SK/II/1962 date 11 may 1962. 6 march 1980 coincide with preserve strategical world day, wildlife reserve Baluran by agriculture minister announcement become National Park