The Promise Of The Governor Of North Kalimantan: Will Give Incentives For People Who Protect Forests

Long Jalan Village, Malinau Regency, North Kalimantan (Kaltara) (Antara-Warsi)

KALTARA - The Governor of North Kalimantan (Kaltara) Zainal Arifin Paliwang promised incentives for residents who are actively involved in efforts to maintain and preserve forest areas in his area.

"We will prepare a budget for those who participate in preserving the forest. The form is in the form of incentives," said Zainal in Tanjung Selor, Bulungan Regency, Kaltara, quoted from Antara, Tuesday, June 21.

However, Zainal did not explain in detail about the form or value of the incentives that would be given to residents who are actively involved in forest conservation efforts.

In addition to preparing incentives for forest conservation efforts, Zainal said, the Kaltara Provincial Government will regulate community involvement and development in efforts to conserve forest areas.

Zainal emphasized the importance of community involvement, especially those living around conservation forests, in an effort to maintain and preserve forest areas.

In addition to campaigning for forest conservation efforts, the Provincial Government of North Kalimantan is promoting reforestation in border and coastal areas.

"My future program is how the ponds in Kaltara can be planted with mangroves," said Zainal.