Member of the Indonesian House of Representatives from the Gerindra Faction, Danang Wicaksana Sulistya supports the government's policy of granting permission for the use of driftwood that is carried away by the flood in the Sumatra region to be used by the affected community. He assessed that the policy could accelerate the process of rehabilitation and recovery after disasters.
Danang said the use of driftwood was a concrete step in favor of the people, especially residents who lost their homes and public facilities due to the flood disaster. He also hopes that the policy can be implemented with good supervision so that it is targeted and not misused.
"The use of wood carried by the flood is very helpful for people in the affected areas, especially to accelerate the reconstruction of damaged houses and infrastructure," Danang Wicaksana told reporters, Saturday, January 3.
Danang also emphasized that this policy must be carried out with the principles of humanity and transparency. He also asked all parties concerned, both local governments and field officers, to ensure that the use of driftwood is really used for the benefit of disaster-affected communities.
"The most important thing is the safety and recovery of the lives of residents. The regulations are clear, it's just how the implementation in the field is carried out responsibly," said the member of Commission V of the DPR who deals with infrastructure.
As is known, the Ministry of Forestry has issued a Circular Letter (SE) from the Director General of Sustainable Forest Management of the Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia Number: S.467/PHL/IPHH/PHL.04.01/B/12/2025 dated December 8, 2025. The circular letter regulates the Utilization of Drift Wood for Post-Flood Disaster Recovery in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.
In the first point of the circular, it is stated that the use of driftwood for emergency disaster handling, rehabilitation, and post-disaster recovery. As well as material assistance for affected communities to build facilities and infrastructure, can be implemented by prioritizing the principles of people's safety and humanity.
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