Palu, C Sulawesi, (antarasulteng.com) - Central Sulawesi Governor Longki Djanggola is scheduled to plant trees covering an area of around 15 hectares in the Lore Lindu National Park (LLNP) on Saturday, according to LLNP Chief Sudayatna.
"The tree-planting activity initiated by the governor is the follow-up of the rehabilitation program of the former illegal mining area in the national park in Poso district," Sudayatna remarked here on Saturday.
He said the event will also be attended by officials from Forestry and Environment Ministry and from other relevant institutions.
Central Sulawesi Provincial Government has prepared at least 15 thousand seedlings to be planted in the areas that have been deforested and damaged as a result of illegal mining activities.
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has carried out an action toward sustainable development to secure the next generations` needs when he led a tree-planting movement in Tasikharjo Village, Jenu sub-district, Tuban District, East Java Province, on Nov 28, 2016.
"In fact when we plant trees, it means we plant prayers, we plant hopes, (and we) plant our works for survival of the future generations," Jokowi said during the commemoration of Indonesian Tree Planting Day.
Ignoring the sustainability of the nature would trigger disasters such as floods and landslides in various regions.
Indonesia has experienced the consequences of not preserving the nature, such as haze, resulting from burning of forests, and floods, resulting from cutting down the trees.
He cited the major flooding in Bandung and Garut in West Java Province as an example of conversion of forests into farming and residential areas, as well as mining and industrial areas.
"So, eventually, it (disaster) occurred. It`s our task to preserve and take care of the nature," Jokowi stated.
Central Governor Plants Trees At LLNP Area
Ilustrasi--Lore Lindu National Park (antara)
