The East Java Natural Resources Conservation Center (BBKSDA), recently released a report on conservation activities in East Java. It's noted that the Javan Banteng (bos javanicus) population in Baluran, Situbondo, in 2017 was critically low, with around 47 individuals. The decrease in the Javan Banteng population is attributed to threats in its habitat, primarily due to the expansion of plantations as a result of forest conversion, along with the Banteng's movement near border areas, and ongoing illegal hunting.

To address this, in order to preserve the Javan Banteng's existence in Baluran and ensure its sustainability, a mutual agreement (MoU) has been initiated and signed among the University of Jember, Balai Besar Inseminasi Buatan Singosari, Baluran National Park, the East Java Provincial Livestock Office, and the Situbondo Regency Government. This agreement was signed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at the University of Jember. The signing ceremony was attended by the University of Jember's Rector and team, the Situbondo Regent and staff, the Head of Baluran National Park and staff, the Head of the East Java Provincial Livestock Office, and the leadership of BBIB Singosari.

This collaboration involves several programs, including: (1) Increasing the Banteng population and improving their habitat in the Baluran National Park area; (2) Monitoring the Banteng population, health, age structure, and sex ratio in the Baluran National Park area; (3) Providing guidance and empowerment to cattle farmers in the Baluran National Park area for the Protection of Banteng Existence; (4) Supplying feed for local cattle as part of the Banteng's protection efforts; (5) Developing Banteng offspring within communities outside the Baluran National Park area through Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer programs.

Following the signing, further steps will be taken to create a more detailed cooperation agreement in accordance with the respective responsibilities and functions.