SAWANGLAUT -- PT Timah Tbk continues to promote mangrove planting as a decarbonization effort. As was done this time, PT Timah Tbk again planted 1000 stems at Batu Tuan Beach, Sawang Laut Village, West Kundur District, Thursday (14/09/2023).
Members of the MIND ID mining industry also involve fishermen and local communities in planting mangroves. PT Timah Tbk also frequently plants mangroves in the Kundur area.
PT Timah Tbk also involves elementary school students in this mangrove planting activity as a form of education for children to protect the environment, one of which is by planting mangroves.
Apart from Kundur, PT Timah Tbk is also promoting mangrove planting in the Bangka Belitung Islands Province. Planting mangroves has become a movement to plant goodness.
This is one form of sustainable environmental management carried out by the company,
This mangrove planting activity is always greeted enthusiastically by the community and Tin employees. They work together to plant mangroves in this coastal area.
The Head of Sawang Laut Village, Jefrizal, said that this mangrove planting site has good potential for mangroves to grow well.
In the future, he said, these mangroves can also help overcome abrasion in the area and will be managed as a new tourist location.
The existence of mangroves can also have an economic impact on society, a good mangrove ecosystem can help marine biota to develop well.
"We welcome this step by PT Timah Tbk, because this area is surrounded by sea, of course, the planting can withstand sea abrasion and be used as a new tourism icon. Moreover, this involves many parties including the community and fishermen," he said.
Meanwhile, West Kundur District Head Yusufian appreciated PT Timah Tbk for planting mangroves by involving the community and fishermen, so it is hoped that this can increase awareness of the environment.
"Moreover, mangroves have many benefits and functions for both humans and the environment, so we will support this activity for the sustainability of future generations," he said. (*)
