The ecosystem is not just a scientific term. It is a complex network made up of living beings – flora, fauna, and microorganisms – that depend on the physical environment: soil, water, and air. Within it, they interact harmoniously, forming a natural balance. This balance is what allows the ecosystem to function well. From a healthy ecosystem, we get clean water, fresh air, food, and a stable climate. All of these are closely linked to environmental sustainability.

Because without a healthy ecosystem, there is no sustainability. And environmental conservation? It is an ongoing effort to maintain this balance. To protect the environment, ensure that resources remain available, and keep ecosystems functioning properly. It is our collective responsibility to safeguard forests, preserve biodiversity, and ensure that water stays clean and the air remains pure.

And here, CV. Dipantara does not stand idle. The company, which is inseparable from nature and its preservation, operates in the timber trade, with its primary source coming from community forests in Gunungkidul. Because of this, they are committed—not just to taking, but also to giving back. By distributing thousands of free seedlings to members of the Forest Farmers Group (KTHR) under their guidance each year. A tangible step in maintaining green cover in Gunungkidul, the area where they operate.

In 2024, CV. Dipantara will distribute 3,250 seedlings to 14 KTHRs. This seedling distribution will take place from January 13 to 17, consisting of teak and sengon seedlings. Teak was chosen because it is well-suited to the karst conditions in Gunungkidul, while sengon was selected based on the requests of KTHR members who wish to plant sengon along riverbanks to preserve the watershed areas.

In Gunung Kidul, teak and sengon tree planting supports reforestation and boosts local livelihoods. Teak provides durable timber, essential for furniture and construction, while fast-growing sengon offers quicker returns for farmers. Both trees aid soil conservation, reduce erosion, and enhance biodiversity in this limestone-rich region, promoting sustainable land use.

But they don’t stop there. CV. Dipantara takes it a step further. They not only distribute seedlings but also conduct regular monitoring, ensuring that the seedlings are planted properly, thrive, and grow well in KTHR areas. This monitoring process is carried out periodically and in rotation to ensure that the initiative is implemented optimally.

CV. Dipantara hopes that these seedlings will bring benefits—both ecologically and economically. That the seedlings planted today will grow into investments that yield positive impacts for the broader community in the future. This is not just about planting trees, but about planting hope. Hope that efforts to preserve the environment will continue, becoming an annual agenda and a concrete step towards environmental sustainability in Gunungkidul, and perhaps, even further.

This is our responsibility, together.