Mbah Warso, Protecting Mangroves to Keep the Anchor Coast Breathing

Don't Stop at Mangrove Planting

Mbah Warso and the Wana Tirta Group's attention is not limited to mangroves. They are also involved in turtle conservation and hatchling care.

Hatchlings are baby turtles that have just hatched and must face a dangerous journey to the sea. Not all of them are able to survive. The threat of predators, changes in beach conditions, trash, human activity, and artificial light can disrupt the journey.

Through conservation activities, community groups help ensure that the turtle life cycle continues.

This activity shows that preserving coastal areas cannot be done in isolation. Protecting mangroves means caring for the habitat. Protecting sea turtles means maintaining the balance of marine life. Cleaning the environment means reducing threats to the animals that live in it.

All of this work is brought together by one goal, namely to keep the coast of Tanjangran so that it remains a healthy living space.

Mangroves that Provide Economic Value

The Wana Tirta group also tries to show that environmental preservation can go hand in hand with community empowerment.

A number of types of mangrove plants are processed into products of economic value. Sonneratia fruit, for example, is used as an ingredient in making syrup. Acanthus leaves are processed into chips.