PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG REGENCY - Acting Governor of West Java Bey Machmudin emphasized the importance of integrated and sustainable spatial management.

Spatial planning is not just about optimal utilization, but also includes efforts to maintain ecosystem balance, sustainability of natural resources and environmental sustainability.

This was conveyed by Bey Machmudin at the commemoration of the 2024 West Java Provincial Spatial Planning Day, which was held at the Legok Nangka Regional Final Waste Processing and Processing Facility (TPPAS), Bandung Regency, Friday ( 8/11/2024 ).

At the event, the Acting Governor of West Java together with a number of officials and the community carried out tree planting activities as a real step to realize sustainable spatial planning.

"This tree planting activity is an important moment in the framework of West Java Provincial Spatial Planning Day which we reflect by remembering the importance of sustainable spatial management," said Bey.

He added that this activity was not just about planting trees, but also a symbol of wider environmental protection, considering that the Greater Bandung area often faces water problems and landslide risks.

A total of 104,070 tree seedlings were planted simultaneously in 27 districts/cities in West Java, including in nine locations of the West Java Provincial Forestry Service Branch Office and UPTD Bina Marga.

The tree seeds include wood plants such as mahogany, albasia, and agarwood, as well as fruits, namely avocado, durian, jackfruit, and guava.

At Legok Nangka TPPAS, the planted trees are also expected to increase the area's function as an agrotourism site so that people can witness the waste management process while picking fruit in the next few years.

"This activity is an implementation of the West Java Provincial Spatial Plan for 2022-2042, especially in efforts to protect and improve the quality of protected areas and handle critical land in West Java," he explained.

Bey also expressed his appreciation to the TNI and Polri who had previously implemented the tree planting program, and suggested that a similar initiative be expanded to the Rebana area.

In addition, he also reminded of the importance of caring for and maintaining trees that have been planted, especially ahead of the extreme rainfall that is predicted to occur from late November to February 2025.

"With West Java becoming greener in the next few years, we hope the environment will be better protected, especially to prevent landslides in vulnerable areas such as North Bandung," said Bey.

"This is not just planting, but our joint effort to remind the public how important it is to protect the environment," he added.