The Johar Baru Sub-district, Central Jakarta, planted 125 productive trees on the green belt of Jalan Galur Selatan and the Sentiong Riverbank, RT 03/02, Galur Urban Village, Thursday (6/27).

Hopefully, the additional productive trees will make the riverbank greener

Johar Baru Sub-district Satpol PP Head, Abdul Rahman Hakim said the 125 trees planted included guava, orange, avocado, starfruit, and guava. It was in commemoration of Bhayangkara Day's 78th anniversary.

"The initiation came from the police. We from the government support and appreciate it," he expressed.

He continued planting trees in the Johar Baru Sub-district area would be beneficial for the environment. As an area with a dense population and traffic, he hoped those trees would reduce the impact of pollution.

Galur Urban Village Secretary, Nurpandi ensured that the trees planted would be cared for so they could grow big and be productive. Besides PPSU, the action also involved locals.

"We've urged RT/RW administrators and locals to also actively care for it. Later on, when it bears fruit, residents can also use it," he explained.

Kartini Urban Village Head, Ati Mediana explained the same action was also spotted at the green belt of Jalan Kartini Raya. There were about 85 trees planted in the Ciliwung Lama Riverbank.

"Hopefully, the additional productive trees will make the riverbank greener," she hoped.