Mangroves Planting Program with EcoMatcher Inspires Villagers to Plant More Mangroves Trees

planting mangrove inspire more locals to plant more mangrove trees

planting mangrove in pati central java 

Pati Regency, located in northern Central Java, is one of the many mangrove-growing areas in Indonesia. This regency has approximately 8,000 hectares of potential mangrove areas. Nearly 25% of Pati’s total coastline was forested with mangroves. Unfortunately, the mangrove cover in this area is degraded and in poor condition.  In 2017, a survey in Pati showed that around 60% of mangrove cover had been lost in some districts.

Mangrove Cover in Poor Condition

Coastal erosion and land over-use are the most common causes of mangrove destruction in this area, making many mangrove areas become critical lands, including in Dukuhseti Village. Mangrove ecosystems play an important role in climate stabilization, coastal protection, biodiversity richness, local community’s economy, and supporting fishery.

Read also: Incredible Benefits of Mangrove Ecosystem

“In the past, our village had mangrove forests, but they were exposed to tremendous coastal erosion. After that, there was an expansion of the fishponds that cut down mangroves excessively. Consequently, now our village has no wave barriers around the coast,” said Mustofa, leader of the Tani Makmur farmer group in Dukuhseti Village.

Most of the villagers of Dukuhseti make their living as fish farmers and fishermen. They have fishponds near the coast. Their main products are tilapia and milkfish.

Mustofa said the most significant impact after the mangrove forest was drastically reduced is that now the village does not have any wave barriers, thus endangering small fishponds near the coast owned by local farmers.

“When the big waves come, our fishponds are often hit and destroyed by the waves. Big waves sometimes also bring runti pests (barnacles) in large numbers. They not only can injure fish farmers because they are sharp but also can infect young mangrove tree trunks,” Mustofa added.

planting mangroves in Pati Central Java

Planting Mangroves Program with Trees4Trees and EcoMatcher

When Trees4Trees and EcoMatcher came to Dukuhseti Village and invited them to join the mangrove tree planting program, Mustofa and other members of the Tani Makmur group welcomed the project enthusiastically.

“The community was very supportive and excited when they knew the program was being implemented in our village. We hope that many mangrove trees can be planted so that erosion can be prevented, and our fishponds can be protected from waves,” said Mustofa. In addition, mangroves also benefit fishermen because they do not have to go to sea far to catch fish. The fish become more abundant around mangroves.

planting mangroves in Pati Central Java

Since November 2021, Trees4Trees and EcoMatcher have planted 30,000 mangrove seedlings on the coast of Dukuhseti village in partnership with the fish farmers from the Tani Makmur farmer group. The mangroves planted covered an area of ​​3.8 hectares. The fish farmers are employed in producing seedlings, planting, and installing breakwater walls to protect the young seedlings.

“Before planting mangroves, the land was considered by the government to be critically degraded land. There were only a few mangrove trees left. We planted Avicennia and Rhizophora mangrove species because these two types were the original natural forest. We hope to restore the mangrove cover in this area completely,” Fauzan, Unit Manager of Trees4Trees Pati, said.

Inspire Local People to Plant More Mangrove Trees

Interestingly, the Trees4Trees and EcoMatcher mangrove planting program also inspires and motivates locals to plant more mangrove trees around the village coast. Shortly after the planting project with Trees4Trees and EcoMatcher was completed, the villagers planted mangrove trees voluntarily around the planting area. They sow the Avicennia seedlings directly on the shore and around the fishponds while the waves are low.  

planting mangroves in Pati Central Java

“Actually, some villagers whose ponds are close to the coast had planted mangroves voluntarily a long time ago. However, this program motivates and inspires more people to plant more mangroves. We think it is because people are starting to realize the importance of mangroves’ existence in the village,” said Mustofa. The villagers thank Trees4Trees and EcoMatcher for the mangroves planting program. They also hope to plant more mangroves in the future.

This year, Trees4Trees has been partnering with EcoMatcher for five years, a moment to celebrate! Both are keen on their commitment to supporting local communities and environmental restoration by planting trees. Trees4Trees and EcoMatcher use technology to monitor the locations of the planted trees. Anyone can visit the trees they have planted through the EcoMatcher website.  Each tree planted by Trees4Trees and EcoMatcher is recorded with the TreeCorder application developed by EcoMatcher. With this technology, anyone can track and plant trees via a smartphone and get information about the trees and the farmers who care for them.

Author: V. Arnila Wulandani

Sarpin: Planting Trees Are More Important Than Money

Sarpin plants trees not because of money

Sarpin plants trees not because of money

Gunungsari village, Kebumen, Central Java, is famous for its waterfall tourist attraction and the lives of one of our farmers, Sarpin. He owns the land next to waterfalls. In the past, he was just a paddy farmer, but the land he owned was not suitable for that so he switched to planting fruit trees supported by our tree planting program, Trees4Trees. 

Sarpin is one of our best farmers, he joined our program since 2019. There is a reason why he became our best farmer, he’s not only planting regularly, but he also educates young farmers about agriculture and gives them life lessons. 

For him, planting is a joy and a necessity. He doesn’t care how much money he gets from planting. He believes that we will never run out our fortunes as long as we are always grateful. When we asked him why did he choose to be a farmer? he literally could sell his land for tourist attraction and live a prosperous life. But he explained that he was not looking for material happiness. 

”I’m not after money, but money chasing me”, he laughs.  

”It’s true… whoever sows he will reap. You plant a tree, you can eat the fruit, you sell the fruits, the leaves can be used as animal feed.” 

Money is not everything for Sarpin. Having a lot of money does not guarantee him a happy and peaceful life. By planting trees, he was able to support his daily needs and provide adequate education to his children. Even though sometimes he doesn’t get a daily income, he can get vegetables and fruits from the field to cook.  

Read also: Grandpa Wasis and His Dedication to Planting Coffee

So even there is a developing tourist attraction around his land, he will not sell his land and maybe he will just rent it out some of it for small stalls to help the local economy.  

Sarpin then told us about his son who had worked in Korea and returned to the village to continue farming. He is very proud of his son’s decision to choose to return to the village and take care of the land and be active in community activities. 

”The salary is big (in Korea), but he didn’t feel peaceful… that’s why he came back here”.  

”He missed his beautiful, he missed home cook and he missed his parents”. he added.  

Sarpin explained that the villagers of Gunungsari live a simple life and help each other. They support activities that prosper the village and the environment. They are very happy to be involved in planting programs.  

”We don’t ask for money or basic needs”, he explains. ”give us seedlings and we can survive’’. 

We relized,  that the general understanding of most people is that giving money to people in need is a shortcut to help. But actually, the wiser way to help is to teach them to be independent and a chance to try again, they need this kind of support.   

He reminded us to always be grateful and says: if you want to feel rich, plant a tree. If you want a peace, plant a tree.   

We really enjoyed our time with Sarpin and we are very grateful for his contributions and support for our tree planting program. We hope that we will meet him again next year to see his trees grow and to share more stories. 

Author: Yulianisa Dessenita

 

Meet Grandpa Tameja : The Oldest Farmer Who Joined Our Program And This Is His Story.

Meet Grandpa Tameja : The Oldest Farmer Who Joined Our Program And This Is His Story.

Tameja is one of our farmers since 2019, and he has shared his life story as a farmer with us. Let’s read his story!

Tameja (72 years old) was born in Karangreja Village in Central Java, Indonesia and still lives there with his wife and 5 children. He became a farmer at a young age and helped his father work in the fields. 

“Being a farmer has been my way of life”, he said. 

“My father was a farmer too, I am proud to be able to continue his way until now”.

He told us about his concern, none of his children want to be a farmer like him. It means Tameja must take care of the field alone with his wife. He has many questions that keep popping up in his mind, like; Who’s going to continue my spirit to keep my field growing and green after me? What will happen to the trees I planted? He recalls that he planned to stop farming and empty his field because he’s too old to continue, but then someone from Trees4Trees offered seedlings and asked him to join their program.

“I remember when they reached out to me and said; “Congratulations, Grandpa Tameja, you are chosen to get seedlings from our donor”. 

“I think I will plant trees for the rest of my life”, he smiles.

Tameja has his own farming method. He grows coffee trees with an agroforestry system, where he combines other trees and spice plants in one field. He believes by implementing this method, farmers will benefit both environmentally and economically. He also likes it when his land is full of plants.

“In my experience it’s better to optimize the field, the denser the better”. 

We asked him which trees benefit him more, and he took us to his coffee tree field – showing off the coffee beans.

“I like to plant coffee trees because they do not require intensive care and do not take too long time to harvest so it’s profitable for an old farmer like me”, he said.

Thank you Grandpa Tameja for sharing your story! We are relieved that we are able to help and motivate you to make your field greener. We wish you the best of health and happiness!

Best Reforestation Projects UK

Best Reforestation Projects UK

The Best Reforestation Projects UK supports everyone. It is not only for exclusive groups, like farmers or gardeners. It allows anyone to plant trees.

This post discusses the way to support the planting trees program. There are several ways. Here are the following.

4 Ways Supporting Best Reforestation Projects UK

Involve in Tree Planting Charity

Best Reforestation Projects UK

 

Nowadays, we can find several organizations that promote a tree-planting program. They let us donate and plant trees on our behalf. So, you can donate to participate in the reforestation program.

You can find the great one from your nearby area. Some have a campaign on the community or the internet. If you are interested in participating, you can join it individually.

Besides, few invite their family members to participate in the tree-planting charity program. You may also find groups from companies or communities in this program.

After planting, people can see their trees grow. That is why by involving in this organization, you share a positive impact on the environment. Thus, it is a great goal for sustainable living.

Support Sustainable Business

Recently, we can see much sustainable business growth. The companies develop their business by being concerned with sustainable living. They also participate in tree planting programs.

Some of these companies are even partnering with reforestation organization charities. So, they can be involved in the green program directly.

Sustainable business looks like a simple program. Yet, it gives a mighty impact on fighting against climate change. Additionally, it can be part of the Best Reforestation Projects UK.

Aside from that, these companies sell sustainable products too. They present the ethic by participating in the green program. Through these efforts, they help communities across countries.

As a result, it is beneficial for communities that suffer poverty because of deforestation. Protecting millions of trees lets people living in extreme poverty get fair wages.

Protect The Existing Trees

We know that trees will be an important part of fighting against climate breakdown. Thus, it is essential to do a reforestation program.

As individuals, we can plant many trees. However, it will be great to involve people in the community, especially from the government. The program of Replanting Trees has become the urgency for a better environment.

In some countries like the UK, the government participates in this program. They have become an example for their citizens. Of course, it becomes a positive result.

The government sees trees as natural allies for a healthier environment. It has the power to fight against climate change. So, the government protects the planet indirectly.

Although it is a great effort, it is presented indirectly. The Best Reforestation Projects UK has programs to ensure more trees exist on this earth. Then, people can join this kind of program indirectly as part of participation in the reforestation program.

Few organizations are even legalized for not harming trees. It is a way to preserve the existing trees. Once someone harms a tree, they will be charged with a criminal offense.

If you break it, you must replant a tree. Replace the tree killed or removed. Thus, it is a great way to protect the existing trees.

Plant A Tree in Nature

In this digital era, many programs offer techno tree planting methods. Besides, their schemes are also incredible. It eases every individual for planting trees.

Yet, there is still a direct way to involve in the reforestation program. It is straightforward to plant trees in nature. So, go outside, dig a hole, then plant your tree.

As an individual, you can do it anytime and anywhere. However, it will be great to ask people from the local community to join. Your participation can have a great impact on the environment nearby.

You can create a new forest by going to a larger group. Select a larger area and allow your groups to plant their trees. Pick the seed and plant it on the ideal site.

After some time, you can see the sapling filling the area. The new trees grow and make the area green again. As time flows, trees will grow taller and bigger.

Planting trees like this is a free program. Additionally, it gives a positive impact on climate change. Therefore, the Best Reforestation Projects UK can thrive in your area green again. Please contact us for detailed information.

Best Reforestation Charity Programs

Best Reforestation Charity programs

Best Reforestation Charity programs – Reforestation is one of the best methods to restore our Earth from the negative effect of global warming. This method solves the root of this problem, which is the over-exploitation of forests that causes global warming. Best of all, you don’t need to do it alone. Nowadays, you can find many programs that help you to contribute to recovering our forest. Here, we have tips on how to choose the Best Reforestation Charity programs you can use.

4 Tips to Find and Choose the Best Reforestation Charity programs

Best Reforestation Charity programs

The Longest Operating Year

When you are going to choose the Best Charity programs, the first thing you should pay attention to is how long that program has been running. A program that runs for years means that the program has produced a real result. Therefore, people keep using it because they know that they donate to the right place for the correct purpose.

On the other hand, the short-lived program mostly has some problems. In a different field, some programs may be held for a short time and then reappear for a similar purpose in the latter year. However, reforestation requires a long period to produce the result. We are talking about restoring the forest to its healthy condition. Therefore, the Best Charity programs always take years for that.

Came from Legal and Trusted Source

The Reforestation Charity programs also come from a trusted organization or government institution. When you pick the program to donate to, make sure you research this matter first. Visit the organization’s website, read what they do there, and other information that can help you to know more about them.

On the other hand, the Best Reforestation Charity programs by the government are easy to find on the government official website. Or, if you live in the same country, big chance that you will get the announcement through many media, like TV or ads in the newspaper. Moreover, most of the program from the government is the Reforestation Charity programs. So, if you get confused, use the government program.

The Program Achievement

As we mentioned in the first point, the Best Reforestation Charity projects have always been running for years. Even though the real result requires many years to show, however, during the years that the program is running, there will be many achievements.

For example, you can find the Reforestation Charity programs that have planted more than 1 million trees during its current operating year. That is a good achievement because they are active during those years. It shows its dedication and reality for the reforestation process that they do.

Of course, many scam programs also can fake themselves as the Best Reforestation Charity projects by providing false information and fact. Therefore, you also should check the third-party information to find out the real information about that program. Finding testimonials or reviews from other people is also a good thing to do. That way you can make sure that the program you choose is one of the this charity program.

Social Impact that Comes from That Program

Another thing you also need to notice is its effect on the surroundings. How does that program affect the people that live in the area of reforestation? Some of the Best Reforestation Charity programs also have something like a sub-program that helps people who live in the reforestation area. It includes education about the forest and the environment for people in that area.

One of the Best Reforestation Charity programs you can choose is the one with an extra mission. Some of those programs even teach people to make a living from the forest without damaging or over-exploiting it. If you can find that kind of program, do not hesitate to choose it. That program is one of the this charity program you can find.

Final Words

Choosing the best program to donate for reforestation might be difficult and time-consuming. That is necessary. You have to ensure that your money enters the right one to help the Earth. Or, if you think it is still too difficult to do it, you can start it yourself. Buy a plant and plant it in your yard. That also helps the environment. Now, are you ready to find the this charity program? Please contact us for more detailed information.

Reforestation Projects UK

Reforestation projects UK

Reforestation Projects UK – In 2021, it was reported that UK woodland area comprises 3.23 million hectares. Over the years, this number is projected to deplete following the activity of deforestation. Like many forests in the world, woodland areas in the UK have an important role in the environment. As a result, reforestation projects UK is initiated as an effort to minimize the impact of deforestation on the environment.

Restoring UK’s Woodland With Reforestation Projects UK

Reforestation projects UK

 

Deforestation in the UK

According to Global Forest Watch, As of 2000, around 2.39Mha (9.8%) of land in the UK was covered by natural forest. However, since then, the number has steadily decreased. From 2001 to 2020, the United Kingdom has lost almost 481kha of tree cover. The peak of tree cover loss occurred in 2009 in which forestry and logging became the primary cause.

However, that’s not only the cause of deforestation in the UK. Centuries of mining and industrial revolution have left the UK’s woodland damaged and destroyed. Along with shifting agriculture, wildfire, and urbanization, these unfortunate events have contributed to the destruction of natural forests and their inhabitants. For that reason, the UK government and several organizations have begun their effort to restore the woodland 30 years ago.

The result is quite significant. More than 9 million trees have been planted to create what we know today as the National Forest. Despite the staggering result, the job is not done. To this day, various organizations worked together with the government to continue this noble effort of woodland revitalization.

Reforestation projects the UK

After centuries of town-building, the UK has fewer forests compared to other countries in Europe. As a result, the UK had lost its capability to reduce CO2 from the atmosphere. To balance the ever-growing usage of fossil fuel, many reforestation projects the UK were initiated over the years.

As reported by the PBS NewsHour, the UK had invested millions in the effort of replanting its forest. In England, UK reforestation projects are managed by Forestry England, a division of the Forestry Commission. The reforestation efforts are mainly targeted at several areas at which coal mines are used to be operated. The aim is to revitalize over 5,000 acres of rural land in the next five years.

However, that’s just one of many UK reforestation projects that exist. There are dozens of environmental organizations that initiated this project in different regions in the country. On top of that, you can also partake in the reforestation projects UK.

How to do your part 

There are several things that you can do to partake in reforestation projects UK. Three of which are becoming a volunteer, donating, or initiating your own reforestation project. Being a volunteer means lending your power in the field. To volunteer, you just have to apply to one or several reforestation organizations, such as Forestry England or Woodland Trust.

Alternatively, you can also make a donation to one of many reforestation charities in the UK. Several reforestation projects in the UK will be helped by your donation regardless of the amount. While most reforestation projects in the UK are legal, you might still find scams. If you doubt a particular charity, you can always check its work on several charity watch websites, such as CharityWatch, or Charity Navigator.

If you have the time and power to initiate your own projects UK, the government will happily fund you. Through Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG) published on 9 July 2018, the Forestry Commission will fund any individual who is eligible to create woodland in the UK. If your proposal is approved, you will be awarded up to ₤30,000 for your woodland creation project.

Other than decreasing the CO2 volume, your created woodland will enrich the biodiversity in the area. Your woodland will become home to many species of birds, plants, and other organisms. However, before applying, make sure that you’re eligible for the fund. You can visit UK’s government website for more information regarding these reforestation projects UK.

So, that’s all about the reforestation in the UK. Dozens of environmental organizations and government organizations play an important role in the reforestation projects UK.  Amazingly, you can partake in the effort to restore the UK greenery in various ways. You can do it through donation, volunteering, or the government’s reforestation programs. Regardless of what you choose, it will be impactful for UK’s reforestation effort. If you want to know us in more detail please click on this page about us