In this activity, PTBA Tarahan Port Unit collaborated with Lampung Naval Base, Lampung 4th Infantry Brigade, Lampung River Basin Management Center (BPDAS), University of Lampung, Forest Farmers Group (KTH) Bina Lestari Sidodadi, as well as environmental activists and Sidodadi Village community.
General Manager of PT Bukit Asam Tbk Tarahan Harbor Unit, Hengki Burmana, explained that the mangrove planting in an area of 16.7 hectares aimed to improve the ecological function of mangrove forests as a source of diversity of aquatic and non-aquatic biota.
Mangrove planting was also expected to support the development of ecotourism areas thereby increasing the multiplier effect for the surrounding community.
"PTBA Tarahan Port Unit is currently directing CSR activities towards the productivity of regional and community development around the operational area. This will lead to more organized and better village development. Hopefully this activity will be sustainable and have a positive impact on the community," said Hengki.
PTBA Tarahan Port Unit's support for the development of Cuku Nyi Nyi Mangrove Ecotourism is also realized by the construction of a number of supporting facilities such as Gazebos, Jogging Tracks, and Eiffel Towers Miniature.
The mangrove planting activity was attended by a number of stakeholders, including the Commander of the Indonesian Navy Base in Lampung Colonel Marine (P) Mohammad Nizarudin, Commander of the 4th Infantry Brigade/Marines/BS Lampung Colonel (Mar) Bob Osianto Siregar, Rector of the University of Lampung Prof. Lusmeilia Afriani, Head of BPDASHL Way Seputih Idi Bantara, Teluk Pandan Sub District Head Edy Sutrisno, Sidodadi Village Head Tunggal. Corporate Secretary of PTBA Apollonius Andwie also attended the event.
"On behalf of the Village Government, I would like to express our gratitude for this activity, which is sponsored by Bukit Asam and attended by representatives from the Indonesian Navy and the University of Lampung. Hopefully, the people of Sidoadi Village and the people of Lampung Province would benefit from this," said Tunggal, the Head of Sidodadi Village.
He also stated that mangroves provide numerous benefits and should be preserved. "Mangroves support a variety of ecosystems, help prevent abrasion and reduce global warming," he explained.
PTBA Tarahan Port Unit also provided paving block assistance for the road leading to the Cuku Nyi Nyi Mangrove Ecotourism and symbolically handed over the paving block made from the processing of Fly Ash and Bottom Ash (FABA) waste.
Following that, the PASS Garbage Bank (Care for Sidodadi Garbage) was inaugurated. PASS had received a decree from the Head of Sidodadi Village on July 11, 2023. It is believed that this organization would serve as a model for the community in caring for the environment, particularly for the environment in Sidodadi Village.
