THE STATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE OF MOUNT BAWAKARAENG

This study aims to determine responsibility of the State against the Damage of the Environment at Mount Bawakaraeng and also to know the prevention efforts Damage Environment at Mount Bawakaraeng Area. This research was conducted in Gowa Regency and Makassar City of South Sulawesi. The research method used empirical-normative method , it is intended that the authors describe the overall data obtained through interview, literature study, and observation result. The results are then analyzed and associated with the formulation of legislation and taken conclusions or answers to answer the problems examined by the author. The results of this study indicate that the Ministry of Environment and Forestry with the obligations attached to it in managing the forest in this area of Mount Bawakaraeng still can not be categorized as running maximally, either coordination of related institutions and handling in providing responsibility to Damage Environment Living on Mount Bawakaraeng.