In Bantul, trees are not just shade for the city. They are life-supporting agents: they conserve groundwater, prevent erosion, and maintain air quality. Data from the Bantul Statistics Agency (BPS) records a variety of trees dominating green spaces, from acacia, mahogany, bamboo, mindi, jabon, sengon, teak, to white teak, each species playing its own ecological role.
Amidst increasing land demands, the threat of deforestation is an issue that cannot be ignored. Deforestation is defined as the permanent reduction in tree cover due to land conversion, especially when logging is not followed by the restoration of green space. The impacts are not only visible in the forests but are felt in residential areas: the soil becomes more susceptible to landslides, water systems are disrupted, and surface temperatures rise.
World Tree Day reminds us that planting one tree today means restoring many things tomorrow.
Greening the earth is not a slogan, but rather a collective effort to keep Bantul shady and vibrant. 🌳
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