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Salak Mountain Climbing Path Has Opened

Sukabumi (AFP) - National Park Mount Salak Mountain Mist (TNGHS) has opened a hiking path to the object of special tours to the ascent of Mount Salak and Mount Mist since 1 April 2010.

"We have opened the path for visitors to climb because of ecological conditions in conservation areas is improving," said Chief Hall TNGHS, Bambang Supriyanto, in Sukabumi, Sunday.

In addition, it also has made arrangements climbing lane in collaboration with the Society of Nature Lovers Students (Lawalata) Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB), among others, by adding signage, create alternate routes in the hill chain, and making booklets interpretation climbing.

During the closure period lasts several months, continued to Bambang, the TNGHS also conducts a variety of rehabilitation, including the cleaning of garbage on the track climbing, and repair pathways rats made illegal visitors.

"We often provide socialization, but there are many visitors who throw litter. Many do not realize the importance of conservation," he said.

He also called for the climbers to follow the rules set by using official channels in Cidahu (Sukabumi) and Gunung Bunder (Bogor).

Alluding to the number of visitors, he mentioned the number of weekend visitors can reach 400 people.