Rebuilding through Reforestation

Mr Rusdianto, the forestry extension officer, conducted the largest community initiative: Rebuilding through reforestation!

A community initiative

The Rebuilding through Reforestation Programme is a community initiative that was launched from March 9th – March 13th. This program encouraged the local village people to get immersed in the environment, especially the children in nearby schools.

What did they achieve?

Together, with the help of the Way Kambas National Forest Team, they planted up to 50 hectres of seedlings! Some of which will make rhino food, whilst the others would make perfect habitats for the local wildlife.

Below are some snapshots of their week:

A local school that helped the initiative as part of their Newton-Einstein Science Program.

A close up image of the children planting seedlings

Local villagers contributing to the initiative.

Incredible dedication

The Rebuilding through Reforestation is a wonderful initiative that Mr. Rusdianto organised. Although it was approved by the Way Kambas National Park executive committee, of which Rosida (a founder of The Happy Prawn Co.) sits as a non-executive director, Rusdianto’s efforts really inspired the next generation to understand the importance of environmental conservation. We, at The Happy Prawn Co., would like to thank Mr Rusdianto for his incredible dedication.

Good causes

It goes without saying that reforestation is an important matter for the committee as Way Kambas is still combatting various threats to its ecosystem. This initiative is one of many that seeks to combat the effects of illegal deforestation, such as loss of habitat, declining food sources and rainforest degradation.

To find out more about Rosida’s role and the Way Kambas National Park’s commitment to environmental conservation, please click here.

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About The Happy Prawn Co.

The Happy Prawn Co. is an independent, ethical brand producing 100% natural, 100% traceable Black Tiger prawns from Indonesia. Aimed at seafood lovers and foodies alike, the brand officially launched in 2018, but it’s the result of more than a decade’s dedication.

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