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MERAUKE, April 10, 2025 – PT Bio Inti Agrindo (PT BIA), together with the Natural Resources Conservation Center (BBKSDA) Merauke, once again carried out the release of wild animals into their natural habitat as part of the company’s commitment to biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration.

The animals released included the Amethystine Python (Morelia amethistina), White-Lipped Python (Leiopython albertisii), Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis), Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita), Monitor Lizard (Varanus), Agile Wallaby (Macropus agillis), and Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus). All of these animals originated from wildlife trade monitoring and community handovers. Before release, they were placed in habituation cages, given special care, and ensured to be in healthy condition.

This activity is a concrete implementation of PT BIA’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policy. Together with KSDA, the company has established and operated community-based forest patrol systems, conducted biodiversity monitoring, and supported the development of sustainable livelihoods.

“The animals we release today are not merely individuals, but symbols of Papua’s ecosystem sustainability and the identity of local communities,” said Kong Byung Sung, President Director of PT BIA.

“We hope this activity can serve as momentum to strengthen collaboration, and that the released animals can thrive in their natural habitat while contributing to maintaining ecosystem balance,” added Kong Byung Sung.

“This release is a tangible manifestation of synergy between the government and the private sector in preserving wildlife in Papua,” said Agung Widya, Head of KSDA Region 1 Merauke.

In addition, the company also collaborates with KSDA in developing community-based forest patrols and biodiversity monitoring to maintain ecosystem balance sustainably.

“The cooperation between KSDA Region 1 Merauke and PT BIA is a concrete step in protecting Papua’s wildlife, which is threatened by hunting and misuse, to monitor populations and ensure their habitats remain well-preserved,” added Agung Widya.

We realize that this program will not succeed without active participation from the community. Therefore, we hope today’s momentum will further strengthen future collaboration.