Improving the management of Indonesia's national parks: Lessons from two case studies

Although Indonesia has placed a considerable percentage of its land and coastal areas under protection, it has to date failed to provide adequate management, particularly of its national parks. This is due to a number of factors, both organisational and financial. Using studies of recent attempts to introduce more effective management in two major Indonesian national parks, this article looks at what kinds of changes are needed to strengthen the present park management system.