Rinjani National Park Issues Fire Prevention Advisory for Tour Operators

Mataram, August 14, 2026 – Entering the dry season, the potential for forest and land fires (karhutla) in the Mount Rinjani National Park (TNGR) area has become a serious concern for the government. To preserve the ecosystem and ensure the safety of trekkers, the Mount Rinjani National Park Authority officially issued an Advisory Letter Number S.198/T.39/TU/KSA.02.02/B/08/2026 addressed to all tourism actors in the Rinjani Ring area.

The letter, signed by the Head of the Mount Rinjani National Park Authority, Budhy Kurniawan, S.Hut, highlights the important role of Trekking Organizers (TO), guides, and porters as the frontline in maintaining the safety of the national park area.

6 Key Points for Fire Prevention on Mount Rinjani

In the circular, the TNGR Authority emphasized several main points that must be implemented by tourism actors:

• Educating Tourists: Trekking Organizers, guides, and porters are required to actively educate tourists not to light campfires, not to discard cigarette butts carelessly, and to stop other activities that could potentially spark a fire.
• Caution in Using Camping Stoves: The use of portable stoves must be conducted in safe locations and must not be left unattended while the flame is still lit.
• Mandatory Inspection Before Leaving Campsites: Each group is required to double-check the camping area to ensure that there are no embers, cigarette butts, or sources of heat left behind.
• Rapid Reporting of Fire Points: If any signs of smoke, fire points, or potential fires are found along the trekking routes or campsites, tourism actors are requested to immediately report them to TNGR Authority officers.
• Early Handling: Tourism actors are expected to assist officers in early handling wisely while prioritizing their own safety.
• Law Enforcement: The TNGR Authority emphasizes that any act of negligence or deliberate action that results in forest and land fires will be subject to strict sanctions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Joint Commitment to Protect Rinjani

These preventive measures represent a synergy between the park management and the Rinjani Ring tourism community. Forest fires not only damage endemic flora and fauna but also threaten the safety of visitors and the sustainability of the livelihoods of local communities that depend on the tourism sector.

"For your attention, support, and cooperation, we express our gratitude," wrote Budhy Kurniawan in the closing of the advisory letter.

With this advisory, it is hoped that all parties—both management, guides, and trekkers—can mutually protect and take full responsibility so that the natural beauty of Mount Rinjani remains preserved and free from the threat of forest fires.