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Performing onshore 2D seismic campaign in Indonesia is not easy, due to complex social issues. Damage claims, local employment issues and the local community’s conviction that 2D seismic data acquisition will exert a negative effect and decrease crop yield, or give rise to aquifer damage. Among these problems, any study related to the actual impact of activities on crop rates is hard to find. Bunga Mas International Company and BPMIGAS thus appointed Sriwijaya University to perform a scientific study to define environment impact of such activities on crop yields. The duration of the study was 10 months, covering two sampling areas. Each area represented varied types of plantations. Lubuk LayangUlu village was represented by a rubber plantation, and Karang Rejo village was represented by a coffee plantation. Both villages are located in Lahat Regency, South Sumatra Province. The scope of the studies covered vibration, aquifer layer measurement, soil fertility and plant response (coffee and rubber). The study result shows that there was in fact no change or effect on crop yields, aquifer layer or soil fertility, and no damage was noted from shooting activities. The result of this study can be a reference for other oil and gas companies who will perform onshore 2D Seismic Data Acquisition within communities and plantation areas. The community that was covered by 2D seismic data acquisition lines can work now as usual without any worry about their crop yields. This study emphasizes Bunga Mas International Company’s and BPMIGAS’ strong commitment to minimize negative impact on the environment and to maintain a good relationship with the community within its operational area.