The Papua Mountains Provincial Government has encouraged residents to increase their awareness of environmental preservation by actively planting trees and protecting forest areas from destruction. The initiative is considered important to maintain ecological balance while preventing environmental disasters such as floods, landslides, and climate change impacts in the mountainous region of Papua.
The regional government emphasized that Papua’s forests play a vital role as a source of life for indigenous communities and as a major ecological buffer that must be protected collectively. Therefore, various reforestation and greening programs continue to be promoted through tree-planting activities involving students, community leaders, and regional government institutions across Papua Mountains Province.
Head of the Papua Mountains Environment, Forestry, and Land Agency, Lince Kogoya, stated that protecting forest sustainability should begin with public awareness in caring for the environment surrounding their communities.
“Papua’s forests are a natural treasure that must be safeguarded together. We encourage all residents to start planting trees and avoid activities that could damage forests, because the impacts will be felt by future generations,” said Lince Kogoya.
She also added that the government continues to promote environmental education for communities and younger generations so that a culture of protecting nature can grow from an early age. According to her, preserving forests does not rely solely on the government, but also requires support and participation from all elements of society.
Through the greening movement, the Papua Mountains Provincial Government hopes that forest areas will remain protected in order to sustain water resources, maintain air quality, and preserve the ecological balance throughout the Papua Mountains region.
