The Peatland and Mangrove Restoration Agency (BRGM) reported that the total area of mangrove forests in Indonesia reaches 4,120,263 hectares. However, 700,000 hectares of these have already undergone deforestation. This damage is primarily caused by the conversion of land that should be used for conservation into economic purposes, such as aquaculture.
The above figures indicate significant mangrove degradation in Indonesia, particularly on the island of Java. Many mangrove areas in Java have been converted into fish ponds. After these ventures either ceased or failed, no reforestation efforts were made, leaving many areas abandoned and neglected.
Sinergi Foundation, through Fish Bank Indonesia, is striving to play a part in saving the mangrove ecosystem in Java. One of their efforts includes mentoring Pokmaswas Baret, a community group involved in mangrove conservation activities in Kili-Kili, Teluk Pang Pang, Banyuwangi, East Java. The area managed by Pokmaswas Baret was once used for aquaculture. However, after the venture was abandoned, no reforestation activities were carried out in the conservation area.
Sinergi Foundation invites everyone to be part of the solution to restore the mangrove forests in Kili Kili, Teluk Pang Pang, Banyuwangi.
Let’s be part of the revival of Indonesia’s maritime glory together with Fish Bank Indonesia and Sinergi Foundation.