Expanding Green: Trees4Trees’ Planting Season 2024 – 2025

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As our 2024-2025 planting season officially began in December 2024, the seedlings distribution process is now in full swing. New green leaves flourishing in our nurseries, reflecting the dedicated and meticulous work of our nurseries’ team. Together with our field team, they are currently busy distributing those seedlings to thousands of local farmers who serve as our tree-growing partners.  

This season, we aim to plant over 5.3 million trees by engaging nearly 20,000 local farmers across 17 regencies, covering over 200 villages. Additionally, we are also expanding our tree-planting efforts to Bali Island and the Citanduy watershed in West Java, while further advancing mangrove forest restoration in Cilacap, Central Java.   

Together with our supporters, we are focusing on tree-planting initiatives that help restore river watersheds, combat drought and water scarcity, enhance urban areas, and rehabilitate degraded mangrove forests. This season, 34 tree species are being planted, which are expected to improve the environment and benefit local communities. Below are our tree-planting initiatives for this season and the environmental challenges we aim to address through these efforts. 

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(Above) Our nursery team is busy loading seedlings. (Below) The enthusiastic local community in Kebumen receives seedlings.

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Expanding Watershed Restoration 

River pollution and watershed degradation pose significant environmental challenges, significantly affecting those who rely on these critical resources. This is especially true for the Citarum River, where we have been actively engaged in reforestation efforts. 

Since 2020, we have planted nearly 8 million trees in the Citarum watershed to support government-led restoration initiatives. “Our goal is to plant 20 million trees by 2028 across five Citarum sub-watersheds: Cisangkuy, Ciwidey, Cirasea, Ciminyak, and Citarik,” said Trees4Trees Director, Pandu Budi Wahono. 

Over 2.5 million trees have been planted since early January, with a goal of 4.6 million trees in total this year. These efforts, supported by 17,000 local farmers, aim to reforest 177 villages across Bandung, West Bandung, and Sumedang Regency. The ten species being planted include both fruit and shade trees, contributing to watershed restoration, revitalizing greenery, and preventing disasters, especially landslides. 

This season, our restoration efforts are expanding beyond the Citarum watershed to new areas. These include planting over 50,000 trees in the Citanduy watershed in Tasikmalaya and over 18,000 in the Sangianggede watershed in Jembrana Regency, West Bali, to protect water sources essential for the traditional Subak irrigation system.  

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Seedlings are prepared carefully in one of our nurseries to reforest the Citarum watershed.

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Restoring the Degraded Cilacap Mangrove Forest 

In the 1990s, Ujung Alang Village in Cilacap Regency, Central Java, faced massive mangrove deforestation due to irresponsible land conversion for aquaculture ponds. To help the mangrove forests recover, local communities have been replanting mangroves for these past two decades. During 2022 to 2024, we contributed to the efforts by planting 24,750 mangroves across 7.4 hectares in the Kampung Laut District. 

This season, we plan to extend the initiative by planting 120,000 mangroves across 50 hectares. Four mangrove species consist of Avicennia, Rhizophora, Bruguiera, and Ceriops will be planted, as they naturally thrive in the area. The planting will follow the silvofishery concept, integrating fishery with mangrove reforestation.  

“This approach aims to provide economic benefits to local communities, with mangrove crab farming scheduled to coincide with this year’s planting efforts, as most local communities are interested in mangrove crab farming,” Yoga, the Trees4Trees Cilacap Unit Manager revealed.  

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Mangrove seedlings are grown in our nursery partner managed by the local community. These seedlings are ready for Cilacap mangrove planting project.

Combating Drought and Water Scarcity  

Many of our planting areas experienced annual drought and water scarcity, significantly impacting the well-being of local communities living nearby. Villages in Kebumen, Pati, and Boyolali Regency in Central Java, Gunungkidul in Yogyakarta, Cidaun in West Java, and Bojonegoro in East Java are among our planting areas frequently affected by these issues, especially during the dry season.  

“When the dry season arrives, many areas, including our tree-planting sites in Bojonegoro, suffer from water scarcity as most water sources dry up. We aim to help local communities address this issue by planting trees that thrive in dry-prone areas,” said Khoirum Minan, the Trees4Trees Unit Manager responsible for the Bojonegoro project. 

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Despite the scorching day, the tree-planting in Bojonegoro recently have successfully conducted supported by companies to combat water scarcity and drought.

To continue in combating these challenges, this season we plan to plant 530,000 trees across 40 villages in five regencies in Central Java, Yogyakarta, and East Java, engaging over 2,000 local farmers. Additionally, in Cianjur Regency, West Java, we are building on last year’s success of planting 50,000 trees by adding 15,000 more trees to support local communities in developing long-term solutions to combat water scarcity and drought. 

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The exciting face of local communities in Kebumen (above) and Boyolali (below) receiving seedlings during planting season this year.

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More Green Spaces in Urban and Industrial Areas 

The presence of urban forests amidst the bustling of cities and industrial areas offers numerous benefits. Tree-lined parks, greenways, sidewalks, and other vegetation in urban settings improve the air, water, and soil quality, reduce noise and pollution, and mitigate the effects of global warming. These improvements help prevent disasters like flooding and maintain the overall health of the urban environment. 

Recognizing these significant benefits, we launched our urban forestry tree-planting initiative in 2022 and have since planted over 60,000 trees. This season, we are focusing on increasing green spaces in urban and industrial areas. Since December 2024, we have planted 22,300 trees in the Bekasi and Karawang industrial regions, with more to come throughout the season. This initiative is expected to help reduce temperatures, combat air pollution, and enhance water and soil quality in these industrial zones. 

“As the soil around industrial areas is marginal, our initial step is to plant fast-growing trees before introducing other tree species. We collaborate with companies in the urban forestry initiatives this year and hope to inspire others to contribute,” said Pandu Budi Wahono. 

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Urban forest tree-planting in the industrial area of GIIC, Bekasi.

Working Together with Partners and Local Communities 

This season, we are deeply grateful for the support of companies partnering with us in our reforestation mission. Together with local communities, we are working toward a shared vision of a healthier Earth. “Over eight companies are supporting us this season, and we hope more will join,” said Pandu Budi Wahono. Companies play a crucial role in reforestation efforts, not only helping to restore the environment but also demonstrating their commitment to sustainability, aligning with their core values. 

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Tree-planting volunteers from companies helped to plant trees in urban areas of GIIC in Bekasi, West Java.

As climate change reaches alarming levels, collective action is more important than ever. With collective efforts of individuals, governments, organizations, and companies in tackling this crisis, we can address environmental challenges and create a healthier planet for future generations. Trees4Trees invite you to join us in this mission! You can donate trees,  plan a tree-planting event, or support our tree-planting initiative to make a lasting impact on the environment.

Writer: V. Arnila Wulandani. Photos: Kemas Duga Muis, Yulianisa Dessenita, Trees4Trees Field Team

Expanding Green Spaces: Urban Forestry in Gunung Putri, Bogor

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(Above) Local volunteers at the tree-planting program in Bojong Nangka Village, Gunung Putri District

Gunung Putri District is located near Bantar Gebang, home to West Java’s largest landfill site. Like many other areas on the outskirts of Jakarta, Gunung Putri struggles with a range of environmental problems, from air pollution caused by traffic jams to overpopulation, unchecked residential development, and the disappearance of green spaces. During the dry season, a lack of tree cover makes the region unbearably hot, and when the rains arrive there is flooding caused by poor drainage and soil erosion.  

But look a little closer, and green shoots of progress are beginning to break through the concrete of Gunung Putri. Supported by One Tree Planted (OTP), Trees4Trees has teamed up with local communities to rejuvenate the local environment with an urban forestry program. By replanting and raising awareness, these activities are helping mother nature in Gunung Putri (meaning ‘Princess Mountain’ in Indonesian), rediscover her former beauty. 

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(Above) A key feature of the program was outreach in schools, designed to engage the younger generation in nature preservation and demonstrate the benefits of a greener environment.

Nurturing the next generation 

Earlier this year, the urban forestry program from Trees4Trees and One Tree Planted kicked off in nine villages spanning Gunung Putri District. Planting activities targeted public spaces, privately owned land, schools, and universities. The aim was to regreen the local environment, while also helping reduce pollution and provide some relief from the heat. Another key objective was raising awareness of environmental issues in local communities. 

“Today we planted trees at SD Negeri Nagrak 04 (a local elementary school),” says Agus Susanto, one of several local volunteers in Nagrak Village who helped to plant teak, jabon, durian, jackfruit, and mango trees. “We would like to thank One Tree Planted and Trees4Trees for their support in planting trees in this village, including in this school,” he added.  

Focusing on schools was a key feature of the program. The objective was to instill the younger generation with a passion for nature preservation and demonstrate the benefits offered by greener surroundings. “Hopefully the trees we have planted will grow strong and make this school a greener place to be,” said Agus. “I hope the students can also see the benefits, making the school shadier and cooler, so they can study in comfort.” 

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Planting activities covered a range of places in Gunung Putri District, including schools, private lands, and public park. Providing community benefits.

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In nearby Bojong Nangka Village, the joint planting program mixed timber and multi-purpose trees, including mahogany, trembesi, pulai, jabon, and gmelina, which have wide canopies and are able to provide shade in public spaces. Other multi-purpose trees included durian, mango, clove, avocado, and petai, which have the potential to provide local communities with an alternative source of income.  

“This afternoon was amazing,” explains Amir Arsyad, the head of the village, following the planting activities. “On behalf of the residents of Bojong Nangka Village, we would like to thank Trees4Trees for providing assistance in the form of seedlings – hopefully they will grow well and provide benefits to the environment around us.” 

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(Above) Keep on truckin’: T4T and OTP have delivered 12,000 new trees to locations in Gunung Putri District, including here, on the campus of Trisakti Nagrak

The multiple benefits of tree planting 

The One Tree Planted program has already planted around 12,000 trees in Gunung Putri District this year. With support from Trees4Trees and local communities, this urban forestry project aims to rejuvenate local ecosystems, reduce air pollution, provide shade, reduce soil erosion, improve water retention, sequester carbon, and build the awareness of environmental protection among local communities. 

Amir Arsyad is one of many participants in the program who has seen the benefits of this development and is now committed to nature restoration. “When we protect nature, nature will protect us,” he explains, before noting it is the community’s responsibility to care for their surroundings. “If not us,” he says, “who else will protect the nature around us?”   

Writer: V. Arnila Wulandani. Editor: Chris Alexander. Photos: Rusmanto Manulang/Trees4Trees

Trees4School: Empowering Children to Protect Semarang’s Coastal Ecosystem

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Mangunharjo and Mangkang Wetan are two villages in the Tugu District of Semarang City, located in the northern coastal area of Central Java. Situated on the edge of coastal areas facing the Java Sea, the villages frequently experience tidal flooding.  

During the rainy season, or when tidal waves rise and strong winds blow, the villages are inundated by floodwaters. Sometimes, the flooding reaches the chest height of adult people, making children particularly vulnerable as the environment around them becomes unsafe for playing or even going to school. 

Modern development exacerbates tidal flooding 

In the past, the coastal areas of Semarang were dominated by agricultural land and surrounded by mangrove forests. However, with the onset of modern development, excessive exploitation and land conversion into industrial and residential areas have placed a heavy burden on the coastal area.  

The expansion of industrial areas causes land subsidence and the loss of natural barriers, as mangrove forests have been deforested. These issues then triggered coastal erosion and tidal flooding, harming the well-being of the local communities living nearby, including children.   

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Trees4Trees along with volunteers from universities, companies, and government officials planted mangroves to support mangrove restoration in Mangunharjo coastal area.

Children vulnerable to tidal flooding’s impact  

Living in the midst of a tidal disaster-prone area, children are the most vulnerable group affected by these conditions. When tidal flooding occurs, inundated houses, roads, and even schools disrupt their studies, hinder their way to school, and limit their freedom to play around.  

“When the tidal flood high, there many students who cannot attend the class for days because their homes inundated with flood as well as the access from their homes to school,” Slamet, the headmaster of Mangkang Wetan 01 Elementary School revealed. 

Slamet believes that coastal environmental protection should be taught to children from an early age to prepare them with the knowledge and skills needed to mitigate the impact of tidal flooding and reduce its severity. 

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Students at Mangkang Wetan 01 Elementary School were engaged in the mangrove education session led by Trees4Trees and the Lanang Wadon community.

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Trees4Trees initiated a coastal protection and mangrove education at school  

To provide children in both villages with essential knowledge on coastal protection and mangrove conservation, Trees4Trees organized an educational event through its Trees4School program. Coinciding with National Children’s Day on July 23rd, the event was held at Mangkang Wetan 01 Elementary School. 

The event was also part of the Trees4Trees Planting Festival, held in June 2024, where 2,000 mangroves and 100 coastal pine trees were planted in the Mangunharjo coastal area. This initiative supports the local community’s efforts to restore mangrove forests as natural barriers against tidal flooding. 

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The planting of mangroves brings renewed hope to the Mangunharjo coastal area, as they protect against tidal surges.

“Most of the children in Mangunharjo and Mangkang Wetan villages attend this elementary school. Since this area is prone to tidal flooding and is surrounded by mangrove covers planted by the local community in recent years, we believe it’s important for children to understand the value of caring for mangroves as natural barriers for their homes,” said Slamet. 

In collaboration with the Lanang Wadon Storytelling community, Trees4School included a storytelling session about the superpowers of mangroves. The session highlighted how mangroves sequester carbon dioxide at a rate 10 times greater than other trees, help stabilize the Earth’s temperature to prevent the worsening of global warming, provide habitat for coastal biodiversity, and most importantly, protect coastal areas from storm, erosion, and tidal flooding, which the children experience annually. 

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Slamet, the headmaster of Mangkang Wetan 01 Elementary School, thanked Trees4Trees for educating the students on coastal issues.

“Through the Trees4School program’s coastal ecosystem and mangrove education, we aim to instill an early understanding of coastal preservation in children. Previously, we planted mangroves along the shoreline, and by engaging children in interactive activities such as games, storytelling, and short films, we hope to inspire them to protect mangroves and coastal ecosystems. Healthy mangrove forests contribute to robust coastal ecosystems, safeguarding their homes, schools, and their parents’ livelihoods,” said Adi Gani, Trees4Trees Project Manager. 

Read Also:Trees4Trees Planting Festival, Celebrating 16th Reforestation Journey 

Interested in supporting environmental education for the next generation? Sponsor the Trees4School program along with your tree donations. In addition to implementing Trees4School in our project areas, Trees4Trees offers hands-on tree-planting experiences and valuable environmental knowledge to students in public and private schools. Contact us to get involved! 

Writer: V. Arnila Wulandani. Photos: Yulianisa Dessenita  

Trees4Trees Planting Festival, Celebrating 16th Reforestation Journey

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This year, Trees4Trees commemorates its 16th year reforestation journey, marking a significant milestone in its environmental preservation efforts. Celebrating this occasion, Trees4Trees organized the Planting Festival throughout June, which took place in three distinct locations within its operation areas. They included the industrial area of GIIC Bekasi, the coastal area of Mangunharjo Semarang, and Tunjungseto Village in Kebumen.  

Bringing together diverse communities, company partners, government representatives, and students as tree-planting volunteers, this event also aimed at celebrating World Environmental Day and World Ocean Day that fell close to Trees4Trees anniversary on June 11th. 

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“By involving various communities and our green partners, this initiative seeks to enhance the integration of our tree-planting efforts with Trees4Trees’ stakeholders,” said Pandu Budi Wahono, Trees4Trees Program Manager. Additionally, he stated that the festival was conducted in various landscapes, focusing on improving urban, rural, and coastal areas.  

Creating Urban Forest within GIIC Industrial Area 

Starting the Planting Festival series, Trees4Trees collaborated with the GIIC Industrial Area to plant 1,000 trees, coinciding with the World Environment Day, June 5th. Around 80 participants from various companies and government representatives joined the event to help create urban forest amidst the bustling Jakarta buffer zone and expect benefits of carbon sequestration from industrial activities.

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Trees4Trees Planting Festival

“Previously, we planted 25,000 trees here with support from some companies as our green partners. Today, Trees4Trees is contributing an additional 1,000 trees to further green this area,” said Pandu.  

Dani Ramdan, the Regent of Bekasi Regency was also attended the event. He thanked Trees4Trees and the companies committed to environmental preservation by joining this initiative. He said, the effort goes beyond improving the industrial area; it helps the planet globally. “The trees we plant here have a global impact. The effects of global warming are real, and we experience extreme weather ourselves. Hopefully, this tree planting will help address these issues,” he said.    

Helping Coastal Area Restoration in Mangunharjo Semarang 

On June 11th, the festival continued by planting 2,000 mangroves and 100 Australian pines to help restore the coastal area of Mangunharjo in Semarang. Around 100 participants came together as tree-planting volunteers. “We invited our green partners to experience tree planting firsthand. We also engaged fifteen communities from twelve universities in Semarang. We’re grateful for their willingness to join us for the future of our planet,” said Erni Setyaningrum, Trees4Trees Office Manager. 

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Collaborating with Mangunharjo Mangrove Lestari farmer group, the event aimed to help local communities combat coastal erosion, tidal flood, and to protect local fishponds. “We see that many areas here are losing their mangrove ecological habitats and functions. We intentionally aim to green this coastal area by planting mangroves and Australian pine together. It is part of our contribution for coastal ecosystem restoration,” Adi Gani, Trees4Trees Project Manager revealed. 

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Sururi, the farmer group leader and a recipient of the prestigious Kalpataru Award from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry for his dedication to coastal ecosystem improvement, thanked Trees4Trees for helping them in greening the coastal area. “We hope this effort will continue by planting more trees. Also in other places as well,” he said. Sururi believes that this way, other coastal communities in Central Java can experience the benefits. 

Soil and Water Conservation for Tunjungseto Village’s Tourist Destinations 

Tunjungseto Village in Kebumen is one of the areas where Trees4Trees focuses its reforestation efforts. The village is currently developing two promising tourist destinations: Bukit Kedoya and Tratag waterfall, a main source of local irrigation. As part of the festival series, Trees4Trees supported the village by planting 1,000 trees on June 15th.  

“This initiative supports these potential tourist destinations development and promotes environmental preservation, especially soil and water conservation,” said Pandu. 

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The tree-planting event involved the local environment community of Tunjungseto, 30 elementary school students, three youth communities from different universities, company partners, and government representatives. “We planted 200 fruit trees, including avocado, durian, nutmeg, and mangosteen in Bukit Kedoya to provide shade. The next day, we planted 800 sugar palm trees around Tratag waterfall to enhance water sources,” said Mar’atun Chasanah, Trees4Trees Kebumen Unit Manager.  

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Mar’atun explained that sugar palms are highly effective for water conservation due to the root system which holds a great amount of water. She also emphasized that involving youth and local communities expects to raise awareness among younger generations about the importance of planting trees. 

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As we celebrate 16 years of our reforestation journey, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers involved. Our gratitude goes to youth communities, companies, governments, and schools who participated in our events and planted trees with dedication. Furthermore, we deeply grateful to the incredible supports of local communities, collaborators, media, and our generous sponsors—BJB, Bank Mandiri, Pinnacle Outdoors, Basilia Group, Cosi Outdoors, and Delta Mas.  

We also extend our gratitude to all our sponsors and individual donors. Your support over the past 16 years creates great impacts on the environment and the local communities. 

Let’s continue to green the world and make our planet a better place to live! You can plant and donate trees with Trees4Trees to create a greater impact on the environment and the local communities! 

Writer: V. Arnila Wulandani. Photo: Yulianisa Dessenita

Nursery Highlight: Preparations Underway for the 2024-2025 Planting Season  

As our 2024-2025 planting cycle begins, preparations have been in full swing at our nurseries. We eagerly anticipate the planting season at the end of this year, aiming to plant more trees in diverse areas, including hilly areas, riverbanks, industrial zones, and water sources nearby.  

Over the past two months, our dedicated nursery teams have been busy setting up essential infrastructure, such as greenhouses, seedbeds, electricity and watering systems. They have also been improving our in-house nursery management technology. These facilities are crucial for the nursery’s operation and for ensuring timely delivery to our tree growers. By maintaining efficient infrastructure, we aim to achieve our planting goals, maximizing the benefits for both the environment and our tree grower partners. 

This year, we aim to plant five million trees across 20 trees species. We will distribute these tree-seedlings to approximately 23,000 farmers over a two-month period (December to January). These seedlings will be shipped to various locations, amounting to around 3,300 truckloads during the planting season, or approximately 55 trucks per day. 

Explore the early stages of our nurseries’ activities below! 

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(Above) Our nursery team is diligently preparing planting media (a mix of soil and manure) to fill polybags for planting tree seedlings. As the seedlings grow, during the distribution stage, each tree grower will receive approximately 220 tree seedlings, packed with an average of 12 per bag. This translates to a total of 417,000 bags of seedlings distributed, each customized with a mix of species according to the farmers’ preferences.  

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As part of our commitment to women’s empowerment, we employ women from the local community as seasonal workers in our nurseries, providing them with the opportunity to earn income independently and support their families economically. 

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We are also excited to announce that one of our nurseries in Bandung has been relocated from Cililin to Cipongkor District. (Above) The new site, now situated nearby Saguling Reservoir, where the Ciminyak river flows. The relocation is part of our commitment to enhance the tree planting and maximize the trees’ growth this year. 

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To enhance the new Ciminyak nursery facilities, our team built traditional working spaces using bamboo. These traditional working spaces will be used for meetings and coordination purposes. 

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Soreang Nursery

The Soreang nursery team (above) and the Kebumen nursery team (below) are building new greenhouses to grow more tree seedlings this year and optimize their growth. The greenhouse provides the light, warmth, temperature, and air crucial for the seedlings’ survival. It also protects them from extreme heat or cold by maintaining the temperature. 

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(Above) A nursery worker applies bamboo sticks to create seedbeds. (Below) The Kebumen nursery team has completed establishing new seedbeds along with the frames to apply shading nets. These new seedbeds have been established to enhance the growth of tree-seedlings. These seedbeds will also be used to group the tree seedlings based on type, height, and health. 

Training Nursery

As part of Trees4Trees’ commitment to effective seedling distribution and transparency for our supporters, we utilize in-house technology to record nursery activities. This includes tracking the process of seedlings being grown, distributed, and loaded.  Our IT team  provided Cirasea nursery team (above) and Soreang nursery team (below) with training on the operation of our nursery management system. Similar training was also provided to teams at all Trees4Trees nurseries.

Training Nursery

As a non-profit organization dedicated to reforestation, Trees4Trees not only distributes and plants trees but also produces tree seedlings in-house at our four nurseries across West Java and Central Java.  

Our nurseries operations are vital, enabling us to control and ensure the quality of the seedlings provided to tree growers and used in our reforestation programs. Each tree species has its own growth cycle requirements, making our nursery management system essential for planning and controlling the process. This ensures all seedlings are grown and delivered on schedule as complete orders to the farmers. 

Each year, our nurseries make a substantial impact as they significantly contribute to environmental improvement and create valuable job opportunities for the local community. You can also plant trees with us and join our reforestation program this year to make a positive impact! Contact us at info@trees4trees.treesforplant.com to get involved.  

Writer: V. Arnila Wulandani. Photo: Trees4Trees team

Activity Highlight: Distributing Tree Seedlings in Central Java and Yogyakarta Surroundings

The Central Java and Yogyakarta regions are two of Trees4Trees’ main locations for tree planting and play a vital role in our reforestation initiatives. In the Trees4Trees 2023-2024 planting season, we successfully distributed over 570,000 tree seedlings to approximately 2,300 tree growers across Central Java, spanning Kebumen, Pati, Boyolali, Semarang Regency, and Gunung Kidul in Yogyakarta.  

Our tree-planting initiatives throughout the regions serve diverse purposes, ranging from addressing drought and water scarcity to preventing erosion and landslides, revitalizing degraded areas, and providing essential shade. 

In addition to our terrestrial efforts, Trees4Trees extended its impact to the coastal region of Pati by planting around 33,750 mangroves, contributing to the overall health and resilience of the coastal areas.  

Let’s celebrate the hard work of our team in Central Java and Yogyakarta as they deliver seedlings to our tree growers in various locations! 

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Our nursery workers in Kebumen (above) and Pati (below) were meticulously selecting and preparing the best seedlings then packaging them for distribution to various planting areas across Central Java and Yogyakarta.  

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Distributing process

The selected and packaged tree-seedlings in the nursery of Kebumen (above) and Pati (below) were ready for loading to the delivery trucks. They were attached with a barcode and information about tree types, the grower who will receive them and the village destination.

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Distributing trees

(Above) Our nursery team in Kebumen loaded the tree-seedlings to a small pick-up truck. (Below) Our nursery team in Pati had already finished loading all seedlings to a bigger truck. Due to the challenging terrain to the tree-planting areas, with usually very narrow and steep roads, we used small pickup trucks for delivery. While the bigger trucks are used to deliver the seedlings to the areas with wider roads. 

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The tree-seedlings were all dropped and organized in a meeting point in Gunungsari Village, Pati (above) and Kedungpilang Village, Boyolali (below). They were ready to be picked up by our dedicated tree growers. 

Following the arrival of the tree seedlings in Gunungsari, Kebumen (above) and Ngringin, Gunungkidul Yogyakarta (below), local communities enthusiastically welcomed them. They couldn’t wait to receive the tree seedlings. Our team also worked hand in hand with the local community in loading out the seedlings. 

(Above) Mangrove seedlings were delivered to the meeting point near Tegalombo Village’s coastal area in Pati Regency. They were then transported to the planting location by members of a fishpond farmer group collaborating with Trees4Trees as tree growers. (Below) The mangrove distribution process in Banyutowo Village involved the active participation of the local community. 

Distributing Tree with our tree growers

Witnessing our tree growers bringing their trees home was genuinely thrilling. They transported the trees from the designated meeting points using various methods, including carrying them on their backs with bamboo sticks or traditional baskets, as well as utilizing motorcycles. Shortly after, they will proceed to plant these trees in their fields. 

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Our tree growers’ smiles are the most precious to us! We are grateful for the opportunity to support them as a local community by providing tree seedlings and organic fertilizers and witnessing the joy on their faces!