KUNDUR -- The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Directorate general of Mineral and Coal assessed the reclamation location for mangrove planting carried out by PT Timah Tbk's Kundur Production Unit.
The assessment activity which was carried out for two days from Wednesday to Thursday (23-24/3/2022) was also attended by the Acting Director of Engineering and Environment of the Ministry of Energy, Mineral Resources and Coal, Muhammad Wafid and his team.
Based on the results of his monitoring and assessment, Muhammad Wafid explained that the reclamation carried out by PT Timah Tbk by planting mangroves has been good both in terms of growth. In addition, the planting of mangroves has also provided benefits for the surrounding community.
“Qualitatively, the reclamation of mangrove planting activities has been very good and in accordance with what was planned. Technically, it will be evaluated partially and quantitatively will be conveyed by the team that periodically checks," he said.
PT Timah Tbk has consistently planted mangroves as a reclamation effort carried out by the company in the Kundur Production Unit. From 2017 to 2021, PT Timah Tbk has planted 28,500 mangrove trunks in Karimun and Kundur.
As is well known, mangroves have various functions such as reducing coastal abrasion that occurs every year. In addition, the presence of mangroves will help improve marine ecosystems.
“Reclamation in the mining world as done by PT Timah is quite good. Because in addition to planting that involves the surrounding community, for maintenance it also continues to invite the surrounding community, so this will have an economic impact on the community," he said.
Not only that, the area planted with mangroves is an area that has a new attraction. Of course this will also provide economic benefits for the community.
"In addition, the community who cultivates mangrove seedlings will definitely be helped by this activity. Hopefully in the future the reclamation activities carried out by PT Timah can continue to be sustainable and also with new innovations," he said.*
