Bima Plants 600 Mangrove Seedlings, Care is Key to Coastal Protection

BIMA CITY, GARISBUMI.com – A total of 600 mangrove seedlings were planted in the western Lawata and Niu Beach areas, Bima City, Friday (2/10/2026). This planting is intended to help protect the coastline from abrasion while strengthening the coastal ecosystem.

Deputy Mayor of Bima Feri Sofyan reminded that these activities should be followed by consistent maintenance and supervision. According to him, long-term benefits can only be felt if the seeds planted grow well.

This mangrove planting action is a collaboration between the Bima City Government through the Environmental Service (DLH) together with the National Urban Flood Resilience Project (NUFReP) program. This activity is part of efforts to support flood resilience and environmental preservation in Bima City.

In his speech, Feri said that the results of tree planting might not be visible in the near future. However, the efforts made now are expected to benefit the next generation.

"Maybe today we cannot feel the benefits of what we did this morning, but our children and grandchildren will enjoy the results in the future," he said.

Apart from helping to protect the coastline, mangrove planting in Lawata and Niu is expected to support the restoration of coastal ecosystems. Therefore, Feri hopes that planting activities will not stop as a ceremonial agenda.

He also mentioned the condition of a number of hills in Bima City which still look dry and barren. According to him, this condition needs to be an encouragement to expand the greening movement.