Tree Cutters in Bandung Fined Rp 20 Million and Required to Replace 200 Saplings

BANDUNG, KOMPAS.com - The Bandung City Government has taken action against the unauthorized felling of two trees in front of the padel court on Moch Toha Street, Cigereleng Village, Regol District, Bandung, West Java.

Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan stated that the offender has been fined and is required to replant trees at the original location.

"The trees that were cut down on Moch Toha Street have been addressed, the fines have been imposed, and we will replant trees in the same spots," Farhan said on Friday (18/9/2026).

According to Bandung Regional Regulation Number 3 of 2026 concerning Public Order, Security, and Community Peace (Tibumtranlinmas), offenders who cut trees without permission are fined Rp 10 million for each tree felled.

In addition to the fine, the offender is also obligated to replace 100 saplings for each tree cut down.

Therefore, for the two trees felled on Moch Toha Street, the total fines amount to Rp 20 million along with a replacement requirement of 200 saplings.

Trees to be replanted at original location

Farhan emphasized that the Bandung City Government’s primary focus is restoring the trees at the exact spots where they were removed.

The location is near the parking barriers around the padel court.

"It’s not about the permit; I will ensure the trees are replanted there again, exactly where they were (near the parking barriers)," he said.

The case of the two felled trees previously drew attention from the Bandung City Council (DPRD).

The local government then took follow-up actions by imposing sanctions in accordance with applicable regulations.

Farhan stated that the government will not automatically revoke the business license of the offender in this case.

However, the city government retains the authority related to business permits, which can be used to safeguard public interests.

Farhan Admits Tree Monitoring Is Challenging

Farhan acknowledged that monitoring all trees throughout Bandung is no easy task.

He noted that the government cannot continuously oversee every single tree, so unauthorized tree cutting might happen before officials discover it.