“We support the management of KHDTK by UNS, both for research and education purposes. Additionally, this place is also suitable and comfortable for wedding party sites. Especially with this atmosphere coupled with a beautiful building,” said Juliyatmono.

He added that this KHDTK would undergo continuous preparation research site and other nature-related activities. Currently, arrangements are being made for honey cultivation and sheep rearing.

“We have established a strategic plan alongside the Rector (of UNS) to establish a wedding venue in an open area like this. The only university in Solo Raya that manages a wonderful place, like this one, is only UNS. With a suitable design, I’m sure this place will be a promising site in the future,” added Juliyatmono.

The Head of Forestry Education and Management UNS, Dwi Priyo Ariyanto, Ph.D., said his party would equip KHDTK with a number of supporting facilities.

“The plan is to build a stage, including a grassy field. Later on, many choices are available for customers to choose for their wedding ceremony, whether in an open field or a stage. Additionally, there will be outbound facilities, which are currently under construction,” said Dwi Priyo.

KHDTK Mount Bromo is a forest area belonging to Perhutani managed by UNS, covering an area of 126,291 hectares in Mojogedang District, Karanganyar Regency. Humas UNS

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This activity was attended by the Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation Affairs UNS, Prof. Kuncoro Diharjo; Vice-Rector for Management and Human Resources Affairs, Prof. Bandi; and the Head of the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) UNS, Prof. Okid Parama Astirin; Karanganyar Regent, Drs. Juliyatmono, MM; and Deputy Regent of Karanganyar, Rober Christanto. Additionally, several Forest Farmers Groups (KPH) and Fire Care Community (MPA), and local community also participated in this tree planting.

In his speech, Prof. Kuncoro said that this is like the alms to the earth in the form of plants giving because, through these plants, they can preserve the earth.

“We strongly support this tree planting, to plant 700 plants. After the Ministerial Decree (SK) is officially released, we will prepare the management of KHDTK. This activity will be the foundation for the development of KHDTK. Hence, we will develop this KHDTK area to be the icon of Karanganyar’s economic driver because it has extraordinary potential,” said Prof. Kuncoro.

Meanwhile, the Regent of Karanganyar, Juliyatmono, states that the peak of the Karanganyar Ijo Royo-Royo Movement will take place on December 15. This movement marked the inauguration date of Juliyatmono and Rober as Regent and Deputy Regent of Karanganyar.

“We were inaugurated on December 15, 2018, and today we are commemorating the day by uniting the community with nature through planting trees. Hopefully, our earth is blessed, calm, peaceful, and happy to be fresh green. So, the spirit continues to produce fresh air and the earth that stores the water that anyone needs,” said Juliyatmono.

Dwi Priyo Ariyanto, Ph.D., as the Head of KHDTK Gunung Bromo, said that the tree planting had been carried out in stages starting last November 28. The activities had successfully planted 700 non-timber forest products, such as eucalyptus and coffee.

“Through non-timber forest products, we hope that it can improve the community’s economy without opening new land by planting these upright plants,” said Dwi. Humas UNS

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The two Regents were accompanied by the Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation Affairs UNS, Prof. Kuncoro Diharjo; Vice-Rector for Management and Human Resources Affairs, Prof. Bandi; and the Head of the Institute of Research and Community Service (LPPM) UNS, Prof. Okid Parama Astirin.

The Regent expressed his appreciation to UNS for assisting the Karanganyar Regional Government in developing the Mount Bromo Forest.

“Thank you to the Rector of UNS and all those who have worked together to manage this KHDTK. The trees here are tens of years old, it takes less than 5 minutes to cut them, but it takes 1 generation to grow them,” said Juliyatmono.

This tree planting is conducted under the Karanganyar Ijo Royo-Royo Movement, which falls on December 15, coinciding with the commemoration of the current Regent and Deputy Regent of Karanganyar inauguration day. The activities successfully planted 700 non-timber forest products, such as eucalyptus and coffee.

“This KHDTK is still included in the Perhutani area, but its management is handed over to UNS for education and training purposes. I will always support all collaborative efforts to promote the ‘Karanganyar Ijo Royo-Royo’ Movement. Hopefully, KHDTK will bring benefits, blessings and save water sources. Let’s care for the forest for its future benefit,” he added.

Juliyatmono hopes that the community can become one with nature through this tree planting.

“May the nature given by God be used the best way possible. We will fully support the steps that UNS will take in managing KHDTK,” concluded Juliyatmono. Humas UNS

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