Biodiversity Important Area 8 – Hutan Gowek



Hutan Gowek terletak di daerah BIA yang memiliki luas sebesar 26,6 hektar (ha). Hutan Gowek masih ditutupi dengan hutan alam yang jatang terjamah. Beberapa spesies penting dilaporkan ada yaitu Macan Tutul Jawa, Siamang Jawa, Monyet Pohon Beruban, Langur Jawa, Kancil Jawa dan Trenggiling.


Monyet Pohon Beruban

Ancaman yang akan terjadi akibat pekerjaan proyek adalah ketika pembangunan temporary access road yang akan mereduksi luas area BIA-8 sebesar 1,1 hektar (ha). Suara pekerjaan proyek dan hasil debu debu dari pembangunan lower Dam dapat mempengaruhi kehidupan satwa liar di Hutan Gowek. Pekerja proyek dalam jumlah besar dapat memasuki Hutan Gowek untuk mencari produk hutan atau kehidupa satwa liar. Sedikit lahan dari BIA ini akan digenangi air untuk kepentingan proyek PLTA. Rekomendasi yang diperlukan untuk menangani ancaman itu adalah sebagai berikut.

1. Avoid and minimize impacts where possible. 
2. Land clearing follows SOP (see Appendix 7). 
3. Expand the available amount of habitat by replanting areas connecting BIA‐8 with         BIA‐12. 
4. Plant greenbelt around reservoir. 
5. Strictly prevent any workers from entering Gowek Forest by fencing off the forest       area directly adjacent to dam construction site. 
6. Install traffic signs to avoid car collisions with wildlife. 
7. Install signs banning hunting and trapping by project workers. 

Relevant BMP actions: 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 36, 11, 12, 28, 15, 16, 17, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 53, 54. 

Strategi Tindakan yang Dilakukan Tanggung Jawab
1. Review the 2007 construction layout plan Sinotech & PLN
2. Survey and clearly mark the retained forest boundaries PLN
3. Reforest road sides PT Brantas / Road Contractor
4. Reforest road cuttings PT Brantas / Road Contractor
5. Reforest steep slopes adjacent to road PT Brantas / Road Contractor
6. Collect plant seeds during clearing and establish tree nurseries PLN
7. Operate tree nurseries throughout the area PLN
8. Create guard posts Road Contractors, then Civil Works Contractors
9. Perform routine surveillance inspections on roads and in (BIAs) PLN & Consultant
10. Implement effective forest patrols, remove traps Consultant guide Contractors
11. Prohibit use of fires by workers Contractors
12. Form a firefighting unit Contractors
13. Identify potential fire risks Contractors
14. Work with road users to inform about biodiversity management objectives Consultants PLN Contractors
15. Obtain information from drivers about areas of frequent wildlife crossings Contractors report to PLN
16. Install culverts Consultant guide Contractors
17. Install rope bridges Consultant guide Contractors
18. Inform all contractors and personnel about relevant wildlife legislation Consultants
19. Develop and implement system for reporting all wildlife incidences Contractors
20. Expand forest habitats around BIA and other areas of biodiversity importance through reforestation PLN
21. Acquire land through land swaps, purchases and /or leases PLN
22. Develop management plan for green belt PLN & Consultants
23. Physically mark the green belt areas on the ground Consultant
24. Work with communities to create understanding about the need to plant and protect greenbelts and corridors ICM/PLN
25. Replant the green belt area from tree nurseries. PLN
26. Work with communities and employ community members for green belt maintenance PLN
27. Provide information to community about avoiding and mitigating wildlife conflict PLN / Consultant
28. Engage researchers to inform land use and management decision‐making ICM Team
29. Maintain data collecting efforts to provide feedback to management PLN/Consultant