Celebrating World Mangrove Day, Thousands of Grey Mangrove Planted in East Roban

Bhimasena Power, Batang Power Plant - PT Bhimasena Power Indonesia (BPI) as the owner of Batang Power Plant together with the Batang Regency Environment Office, Batang Regency Marine and Fisheries Service, Central Java Province Forestry Service Branch IV, Diponegoro University students, Sengon Village government, Subah District, Roban Timur Jaya Forest Farmers Group (KTH), MI Arrobaniyah school students, and East Roban residents planted 2. 000 Avicennia mangroves on Thursday, July 31, 2025 around the estuary of Urang River, Sengon Village, Subah District, Batang Regency. This activity is part of BPI's CSR program, as well as a tangible manifestation of the Company's commitment to continue to support the Central Java Governor's “Mageri Segoro” Program. In addition, this activity was carried out to commemorate World Mangrove Day which falls every July 26. Not only mangrove planting, this activity was also filled with beach cleanup actions as a form of concern for the preservation of the coastal environment.

Mangrove ecosystems are important natural carbon sinks, protect the coastline from erosion and high waves, are home to biodiversity, and support community livelihoods that should be preserved, maintained and increased. Recognizing this importance, BPI consistently supports mangrove conservation and rehabilitation efforts in Batang Regency.

General Manager Stakeholder Relations of PT Bhimasena Power Indonesia (BPI), Aryamir H. Sulasmoro, through CSR & Community Relations Manager Ahmad Lukman expressed his appreciation for the collaboration of all parties in mangrove planting activities on the East Roban coast.

"This mangrove planting activity is not only commemorating World Mangrove Day, but also in line with the Mageri Segoro Program launched by the Governor of Central Java. We hope these mangroves will be the guardians of marine and coastal ecosystems, help preserve biodiversity, and provide a valuable legacy for future generations."

Head of the Environmental Management Division of the Batang Regency Environmental Agency, Ila Dhiama Warni, SH, emphasized the importance of real action in preserving coastal areas. According to her, beach cleanup and mangrove planting are strategic steps to protect the environment and provide long-term benefits for the community.

"On this World Mangrove Day, beach cleanup and mangrove planting are environmental investments. The results may not be visible today, but will be a valuable legacy for future generations."

Similarly, the Head of the Central Java Region IV Forestry Service Branch, Gunawan, emphasized that mangrove planting has great benefits for environmental sustainability as well as the welfare of coastal communities.

"The planting of 2,000 Avicennia mangrove trees is part of our joint efforts to restore coastal ecosystems. Mangroves help reduce abrasion, erosion, land subsidence, and pollution as well as providing economic benefits to the surrounding community."

Meanwhile, Sengon Village Head, H. Yaroni, expressed his appreciation for the initiative taken at East Roban Beach.

"On behalf of the Sengon Village Government, we would like to thank BPI and the Government for this mangrove planting initiative. We hope this activity is sustainable and the community is ready to support and maintain mangroves to provide long-term benefits for our village."

Through this initiative, BPI demonstrates its ongoing commitment in sustainable environmental management, particularly in preserving coastal ecosystems, encouraging community participation, and promoting the welfare of coastal residents.