Tribratanews.polri.go.id - Semarang. The Central Java Regional Police will try to preserve the environment by planting a million mangroves along the coast in its territory. This activity also supports the National Coastal Economic Recovery Program (PEN) 2020-2021, which was previously launched by the Indonesian President, Joko Widodo.
Central Java Regional Police Chief, Pol. Inspector-General Ahmad Luthfi, through the Central Java Regional Police's Head of PR, Pol. Grand Commissioner Iqbal Alqudusy said that the Central Java Regional Police would launch the planting of a million mangroves in Brendon Village, Saying District, Demak Regency, Thursday (10/07). In the Mageri Segoro (sea fence) program, the Central Java Regional Police also invited stakeholders, including environmental activists, coastal communities, and media leaders in Central Java.
According to the Head of PR, the total target of mangroves to be planted is one million trees and will be implemented gradually and continuously. On the first day, Thursday (10/07) in Medano Village, it is targeted to plant as many as 10 thousand seeds.
"13 Resort Police also attended the first activity. Each planted 10 thousand mangroves. As a result, a total of 130 thousand mangroves will be planted. We are targeting that by the end of 2021, 1 million mangroves have been planted on the coast of Central Java," added the Head of PR.
Head of PR said the purpose of the Mageri Segoro activity was to rehabilitate mangrove forests to prevent abrasion, reduce carbon emissions, and protect coastal ecosystems. Mass vaccinations will also accompany the series of activities of the Central Java Magi Segoro Police for the marine community to accelerate the national vaccination target.
"In the field of food security, a shellfish harvest will also be carried out in Brendon Village. Of course, this will help the people in Brendon to stay strong in the field of food security," explained the Head of PR.
The Head of PR also added that another activity was the distribution of 500 thousand necessities to marine communities in the coastal areas of Central Java. In this activity, the Regional Police Chief hopes that all elements of society, the community of environmentalists, especially coastal communities, can protect and maintain mangroves to provide benefits.
"Amid this Covid Pandemic, let's keep together to keep our Mangrove Forest sustainable. We make this momentum a community awakening in food security and a healthy community with vaccinations, don't forget the health protocol. Wearing a mask is our main key in reducing the spread of Covid-19," said the Head of PR.
