Farmers from the Paseban Asri group joined forces with Madrasa Aliyah Miftahulhuda students to plant hundreds of trees in West Jakarta's Puncak area Tuesday.
The types of trees they planted included damar (Agathis), mahoni (Swetenia maecophylla) and gmelina (Gmelina arbocea) trees.
Paseban Asri head Basir Baesuni said Tuesday's efforts were aimed at conveying the concern farmers in the popular tourist area of Puncak had about the environment.
He said a large number of vehicles traveled along Puncak's roads each day, which contributed to air pollution in the area.
Planting trees along the road would help absorb carbon dioxide emitted from vehicles, he said.
"We won't neglect these trees. The farmers and students will take turns taking care of the trees once every two weeks," Basir, who teaches environmental studies at the madrasa, said.
Muhammad Yusuf, a student at the school, said he was happy to have the responsibility of taking care of the trees.
"I'm happy to be involved in this tree-planting program. It is important environmental education," he said.
On Monday, staff members from Japan's Gunma Safari Park and Taman Safari Indonesia also planted trees at Gunung Gede Pangrango national park in Cianjur, West Java. -- JP/Theresia Sufa
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