Representatives of TSE and the residents of Naga Village posing together following the waste clean-up in the river area in Boven Digoel, Papua, on Saturday (4/12)
BOVEN DIGOEL – Tunas Sawa Erma Group (TSE) via PT TSE provided education on environment preservation to the residents of Naga Village, Boven Digoel, Papua, on Saturday (4/12). This activity was a part of TSE’s efforts to preserve the environment and maintain the quality of water that flows the settlement by encouraging active participation of the local community.
This activity was participated by at least 20 residents of Naga Village. TSE management encouraged the residents to maintain hygiene together in the forest area and around the river.
In addition, the Manager of ISPO at TSE, Eko Nuroso also provided socialization on the types of wildlife and plants that must be protected. “There are several types of flora and fauna that we must protect together, like birds of paradise, parrots, ant plants, cat’s whiskers plants, as well as the black orchid,” he explained.
On the same occasion, the General Manager of TSE Marthen Pare stressed the importance of maintaining and preserving the living environment for the sake of the common good. “Dear brothers and sisters, we must take care of the environment we live in. Let’s take care of the forest and river. If not us, then who will? So the future generations can enjoy this beautiful nature,” he said.
The campaign activity was well received by the Naga Village community. The Clan Chief of Naga Village, Alowesius Ekoi Gembenop expressed his appreciation for the company’s involvement in the environment preservation. “As the clan chief in Naga Village, I express my gratitude to the company for encouraging us to realize the importance of protecting the environment,” he said.
Environmental campaign is not a new thing for TSE. Previously, in early November, TSE also provided education to the community of Ujungkia Village, Boven Digoel, on the importance of preserving the surrounding forest and river. The environment preservation program with this community is regularly held by the company once every three months. (PPA Humas S&C)
