Bandung, December 16, 2024 – The Bandung City Government is once again holding the Bandung Menanam Jilid 6 reforestation program, which this year carries the theme of Sustainable Bandung Conservation. This activity will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, on critical land in the Cibiru District, as a concrete step in environmental preservation and ecosystem damage mitigation.
With a critical land area of 6.9 hectares, Cibiru District is a top priority in this program. A total of 7,702 trees will be planted to restore the area. This program is not only limited to tree planting, but also involves various parties in the maintenance stage to ensure the sustainability of the reforestation.
“This is a long-term effort to create a greener and more sustainable Bandung,” said Acting Mayor of Bandung, A. Koswara.
WIDYATAMA UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATES
Widyatama University is participating in supporting this greening program. On Friday, December 6, 2024, and Saturday, December 14, 2024, Widyatama University, together with 50 other universities, will simultaneously plant trees as part of the Bandung Menanam Jilid 6 series.
Widyatama University was represented by the Vice Rector for Research, Community Service, Innovation, and Cooperation, Dr. Didit Damur Rochman, S.T., M.T., IPU., ASEAN ENG, who was present at the planting site. The participation of higher education institutions in this activity signifies the close collaboration between the academic world and local government in environmental conservation efforts.
TYPES AND COMPOSISTION OF TREE SEEDLINGS
Tree planting in this program includes two main categories:
Hardwood trees, such as aren, mahogany, ki acret, campoleh, kapundung, rasamala, bamboo, mimba, damar, manglid, gmelina, ki sireum, African wood, and ketapang.
Intercropped trees, such as coffee, mango, and avocado.
The ratio between hardwood and intercropped plants is 75 percent for hardwood and 25 percent for intercropped plants. A minimum seedling height standard of 1.5 meters is enforced to increase land restoration effectiveness.
This activity is expected to be a solution to critical land issues in Bandung, especially in areas that need attention such as Cibiru District. With collaboration from various parties, ranging from civil servants (ASN), regional-owned enterprises (BUMD), universities, and other institutions, Bandung Menanam Volume 6 is believed to have a significant impact on environmental preservation and ecosystem sustainability.
“This greening initiative is not only for today, but for a better future for Bandung,” added Koswara optimistically.
With this strategic step, the Bandung City Government continues to strengthen its commitment to creating an environmentally friendly city that is highly resilient to the challenges of climate change.
