Kupang: The Ende Regency Government hopes that Kelimutu National Park and the surrounding area in Kelimutu, Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara Province, will be designated a geopark area in 2021.
"Since 2018, we have made preparations for the establishment of a geopark in Kelimutu National Park, and the government's target is to ensure that it materializes in 2021," Ende Tourism Office head Hiparkus Hepi said here Thursday, October 3, 2019
Accolrding to the official, a working team has been set up to prepare the designation of Kelimutu National Park as a geopark, in cooperation with a team from West Java.
Consultants will conduct field studies on biodiversity, geology, and culture within the national park which is known for its unique three-colored lake.
"From birds, plants, rocks and traditional culture in Kelimutu area will be studied, and the results will be examined by teams from the central government and UNESCO which has the authority to issue a recommendation whether it is qualified or not," the official said.
He was optimistic that Kelimutu National Park would be recognized as a geopark and provide numerous benefits to the local government and community.
As a geopark, tourism in Ende will be promoted internationally and it will attract many tourists.
People will come to Ende for tourism, scientific research, cultural studies, and other interests and these will benefit the regional government and community. (Antara)
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