UNS — The Regent of Karanganyar, Drs. Juliyatmono, MM., and the Deputy Regent of Karanganyar, Rober Christanto, SE., participated in the tree-planting ceremony at UNS Special Purpose Forest Area (KHDTK) Mount Bromo, Mojogedang, Karanganyar. The tree planting was initiated by the Technical Implementation Unit (UPT) for Forestry Education and Training at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta in collaboration with the Karanganyar Regency Government, Tuesday (14/12/2021).
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
Reporter: Bayu Aji Prasetya
Editor: Dwi Hastuti