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Unesa.ac.id, MOJOKERTO-Natural disasters such as floods and landslides are prone to occur in the rainy season. One of the causes is the reduction in green areas and the narrowing of water catchment areas. In order to restore green areas, UNESA KKN-T 2021 students carried out reforestation in the Kutukan Joint area, Pacet District, Mojokerto Regency, yesterday (06/11/2021).
The students consisted of 22 people who were accompanied by 3 companions from the Great Forest Park (Tahura). They planted as many as 50 seedlings of mountain cypress trees. The seeds were the result of the nursery of Forest Pemangkuan Resort (RPH) 07, R. Soerjo Grand Forest Park (Tahura).
Mountain cypress planting is based on consideration of the suitability of the type of plant with the conditions and types of soil at the planting site. In addition, mountain cypress is more resilient and able to adapt to temperature and weather conditions. Then able to withstand the gusts of wind and can fertilize the soil.
The Joint Curse area is used as a reforestation location because there are several vacant lands that need to be planted with plants or trees. In addition, in the area also frequent landslides, especially when the rainy season arrives.
Pak Joni, one of the supervisors of the Village of Supporting Tahura stated that in the past, reforestation had been carried out in the area, but recently many plant seeds have died. "The planting of plant seeds with the 2021 UNESA KKN-T in Pacet Village is expected to help improve the ecosystem and prevent landslides in the future," he hoped.
Mochamad Purnomo, M.Kes., as the KKN supervisor stated that planting trees was an effort by UNESA students to restore green areas in the Pacet area and its surroundings. Reforestation is not only for the current generation, but furthermore for the generations to come. "The more green areas, the smaller the potential for natural disasters," he said.
Many parties have to take steps to anticipate natural disasters, both in the short and long term. Data from BNPB, from January 1, 2021 to October 31, 2021, recorded 2,208 natural disasters that occurred in Indonesia. The most common are floods, hurricanes and landslides. "Reforestation and return of rain function need to be done," he said.
As expected by Tahura, the activity did not reach the planting stage and was then released. However, the UNESA Student Team together with Tahuran R Soerjo will continue to monitor the development and growth of the planted mountain pine seedlings. [UNESA PR]
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