Deputy Regent Of Bantul: Planting Mangrove Supports Environmental Rescue Efforts

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JAKARTA - Deputy Regent of Bantul, Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) Joko Purnomo said the planting of mangrove tree seedlings in the coastal mangrove conservation area of Baros, Tirtohargo Village, was to support efforts to save the environment.

"This is one of the most positive, very good things, and supports what is directed by the President, the Governor also directs the Regent, that saving the environment is the most important thing," he said after planting mangroves in Baros, Bantul, Thursday 9 February.

The planting activity of dozens of mangrove tree seedlings in the Baros Bantul mangrove conservation area was initiated by the Bantul Pewarta Forum in collaboration with the local district and TNI/Polri governments, in commemoration of the 2023 National Press Day (HPN).

The Deputy Regent said, especially in the Bantul area in the southern region, the Governor of Yogyakarta will use it as the gateway for DIY, so that activities that can support environmental sustainability are also expected to continue to be developed.

"And mangrove planting activities, this is an example of saving the environment, then also providing support for tourist destinations in the Tirtohargo Village area, Kretek, Bantul Regency," he said.

He said, as the district government, he gave his appreciation to the Bantul Pewarta Forum, which on this birthday also proved that it was not only engaged in journalism, but was able to implement what the government hoped for.

"That is to realize a real form that is in favor of the community, with blood donation activities, provision of compensation to the poor, and today as the peak of activities, namely planting mangroves," he said.

He hopes that the seeds of this planted mangrove tree can grow big as a marker, that this is a form of press concern for the environment, a form of concern for nature, a form of concern for tourist destinations, and so on.

"All of these will also bring hope for economic growth for the people in the Tirtohargo Village area, Kretek," said Joko Purnomo.