Green map of Borobudur Temple released

Environment activists have released a green map on the Borobudur Temple and surrounding village of Magelang, Central Java, as part of efforts to conserve the site. 

The soft launch of the map, held in Ngaran hamlet, Borobudur village, Magelang, on Monday, was marked with a discussion about the map, which consist of two sections: a green map of Borobudur Temple and a green map of Borobudur village.

The map also details the social condition and potential of the temple and surrounding areas, according to the Green Map organization, which organized the map.

Green Map coordinator Kristanti Wisnu Aji wardani said green mapping of the temple began in 2005, but the activity was temporarily halted, before being resumed in 2008.

Kristanti said the green map provided visitors with a comprehensive explanation of the Borobudur Temple, which is not only a tourism site, but also a social and environment spot.

Environmentalist M. Hatta said the map of Borobudur village shows that the social and environment impact of the Borobudur Temple had reached some 20 hamlets. 

"We hope this map will become a reference for the government," Hatta said.