Collaboration on Tree Planting Actions with the Community and SAD Community
On 28 November, we commemorate the Indonesian Tree Planting Day (HMPI) in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 24 of 2008. We use this commemoration as a momentum to increase public awareness of the importance of protecting the environment.
To commemorate the big day, Pundi Sumatra together with all levels of society and the Suku Anak Dalam (SAD) community planted trees on Sunday, 3 December 2023, in the settlement of the Suku Anak Dalam community in Pematang Kejumat Village, Limbur Tembesi Village, Bathin VIII District. This tree planting action also serves as an inclusive activity to preserve nature and provide benefits to the Suku Anak Dalam (SAD) indigenous community.
The event was opened by the Head of Bathin VIII District, Aryo L. Fajrin. In his speech, Aryo invited all levels of society to commit to making positive contributions to the local environment.
“Any social and environmental activities in this environment, I will really support it. We can all contribute as much as possible so that this tree planting event runs well. "The hope is that this action will become an example and can be imitated by the community," he said
Simultaneously with this activity, PMI Sarolangun Regency was also present to provide education regarding Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) and prevention of other infectious diseases. Socialization of PHBS and education on infectious diseases is one of the activities that Pundi Sumatra and stakeholders in this community always promote. Deni Kurnia as head of PMI Sarolangun headquarters explained the good impact of planting trees in the living environment.
“Parents, fathers, and younger siblings. Planting this tree is good for providing a cool atmosphere around the house. Jambi is a hot area, diseases develop quickly and are dangerous for the body in hot temperatures. "If there are trees, the air temperature will drop, the body will also become fresher," explained Deni during the opening ceremony. Apart from that, Deni also reminded the participants after taking part in the activity not to forget to clean their hands and feet with running water and soap to avoid other microorganisms.
"After this, don't forget to wash your hands together, use running water and soap," said Deni at the end of his socialization.
After participating in a series of opening events, participants together carried out planting around the residential area of SAD residents. The total number of seeds to be planted is around 830 seeds. The types of tree seeds planted are areca nut seeds, mango seeds, jengkol and several forestry plant seeds. Apart from providing economic value and food sources, this combination can create a balanced ecosystem and have a positive impact on environmental sustainability.
Through this activity, it is hoped that the community can better understand the importance of nature conservation and help protect the remaining natural resources. Apart from that, it is also hoped that the tree planting action will be able to create close relationships between various community groups, thereby creating synergy in maintaining the earth so that it is in a much better condition.
Arif as the Pundi Sumatra field facilitator hopes that this multi-party collaboration will not stop. Because saving the environment requires a big role from the government and society.
"We are happy that there are still people who want to care and take part in this social action together to save the earth," he said. ” he said.