Sumbawa (UTS) – Several students of Fisheries Science and Natural Resources Conservation and lecturers of the Fisheries Science Study Program, Faculty of Life Sciences and Technology, Sumbawa University of Technology were invited to take part in a talk show and mangrove planting activity in Labuhan Terata Hamlet, Labuhan Kuris Village, Saturday (26/08 /2023).
Talkshow and Mangrove Planting activities are part of activities to support climate change mitigation and the formation of climate villages in Labuhan Terata Hamlet. This activity aims to preserve mangroves in the Labuhan Kuris Village area.
The event was attended by around 200 participants from Samawa University, Sumbawa Regency Environmental Service, Integrated Water Resources Management Forum, several FITH UTS Fisheries Science and Natural Resources Conservation Students, as well as Fisheries Science Lecturer Muh. Fahruddin, S.Pi., M.Si and several other institutions. Muh. Fahruddin, S.Pi., M.Si said, mangrove planting activities are an effort to preserve the environment in coastal areas as well as a form of climate change mitigation.
“This is a very interesting activity because it involves the surrounding community and makes them aware of the benefits produced and I am very happy to have been a participant in the mangrove tree planting activity.” Said Khalidan, UTS KSDA Study Program Student.
A total of 1000 mangrove seedlings were planted in the area with the help of 200 participants. Muh. Fahruddin, S.Pi., M.Si “This activity is not only about planting but also requires monitoring of the mangroves. “It is hoped that the planting of 1000 mangrove seedlings will help preserve mangrove forests in the Labuhan Terata Hamlet area.”
