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Sultan Hasanuddin Airport plants 60,000 mangroves for environment and flight safety

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Sultan Hasanuddin Airport planted 60,000 mangrove seedlings as part of its corporate social responsibility program.
  • The initiative aims to preserve coastal areas and develop mangrove ecotourism in Maros Regency, South Sulawesi.
  • The program also supports flight operational safety by managing the airport's surrounding environment.

Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar has launched an initiative to plant 60,000 mangrove seedlings, demonstrating a commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. This Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, valued at Rp250.5 million, extends beyond ecological preservation to encompass the development of mangrove ecotourism in Maros Regency, South Sulawesi.

This assistance is part of the company's corporate social responsibility program, which is directed towards supporting coastal environmental preservation as well as flight safety.

— Ruly ArthaGeneral Manager of Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport explaining the dual purpose of the mangrove planting program.

The project, implemented through the Institute for Community Research and Development, includes not only the provision of mangrove saplings but also the construction of supporting infrastructure to foster a sustainable ecotourism destination. General Manager Ruly Artha emphasized that coastal environmental preservation is integral to ensuring safe and sustainable flight operations. He stated that managing the airport's vicinity requires a scientific approach that balances ecological needs with aviation safety.

Environmental preservation and flight safety are two aspects that must go hand in hand.

— Ruly ArthaRuly Artha emphasizing the interconnectedness of ecological health and aviation security.

Artha highlighted that the mangrove planting initiative is a strategic long-term effort to create a safer and more environmentally friendly airport area. The program is designed to benefit the coastal ecosystem, raise environmental awareness, and contribute to the airport's safe and sustainable operations. He assured that all greening programs around the airport are coordinated with relevant agencies to align environmental rehabilitation with national and international aviation safety standards, considering habitat characteristics, ecosystem conditions, and wildlife movement patterns to mitigate risks to air traffic.

Through this assistance, we hope to provide benefits to the coastal ecosystem, increase awareness of the importance of environmental protection, and support safe, secure, and sustainable airport operations.

— Ruly ArthaRuly Artha expressing the expected outcomes of the mangrove planting initiative.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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