Kelapa Gading District Receives Hundreds of Plant Seedlings

A total of 50 rare fruit tree seedlings and 250 red shoot plants from PT Astra Otoparts Tbk were distributed to support the greening of a number of public facilities in Kelapa Gading District, North Jakarta.

Carried out sustainably

The symbolic planting took place at the Jogging Park in Kelapa Gading Timur Urban Village. Some of the seedlings were then distributed to three urban villages to be planted in various public facilities, including the Child-Friendly Integrated Public Space (RPTRA).

Head of Kelapa Gading District, DTM Rahmat Syahputra said collaboration between the government and the business world through corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs needs to be continuously strengthened so that the benefits can be felt by the community in a sustainable manner.

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"It is hoped that synergy with companies will continue so that reforestation can be carried out sustainably," he said, Friday (11/6).

He added that some were planted in the Jogging Park, while the rests were distributed to three urban village for greening public facilities, including RPTRA.

HCGS Division Head of PT Astra Otoparts Tbk, Edwin Suhendra, said that the distribution of the seed aid was part of a series of events to commemorate the company's 50th anniversary, which falls on September 10.

"This program is also part of TSJL which we encourage to continue sustainably," he said.

Edwin added that the 50 fruit tree seedlings distributed were rare plant species, including gandaria, kepel, kecapi, huni, matoa, bisbul, jamblang, and gowok.

"It is hoped that these fruit trees will provide benefits to the community," he added.

To ensure optimal plant growth, Edwin continued, PT Astra Otoparts Tbk collaborated with Kelapa Gading District in the maintenance and care of the planted seedlings.

"We hope that it is not just planting, but how these plants can be cared for and grow well together with the community," he stated.