Press Releases PT Tapian Nadenggan Plants 500 Trees to Strengthen Environmental Conservation and Community Empowerment

Kotawaringin Timur, 1 Juli 2026 – To commemorate World Environment Day 2026, PT Tapian Nadenggan, a subsidiary of Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food, joined hands with the Mentaya Hulu Sub-district Administration, the Pantap Village Administration, customary leaders, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the Indonesian National Police (Polri), and local communities to plant 500 trees in Pantap Village, Mentaya Hulu Sub-district, Kotawaringin Timur Regency. The activity formed part of the Company’s “Inspired by Nature, For Climate, For Our Future” programme, which integrates environmental conservation with community empowerment initiatives.

A total of 500 trees were planted, comprising 250 fruit trees and 250 shade trees, to enhance vegetation cover while contributing to long-term environmental sustainability.

The event also marked the launch of three complementary community programmes in Pantap Village: a laying hen farming programme to strengthen food security and create new economic opportunities for local communities; the distribution of 80 food aid packages to beneficiary families; and the provision of standard health kits for the village’s integrated health post (Posyandu) to support improved maternal and child healthcare services.

Mulkan Nasution, Regional Controller for Central Kalimantan 3, said that World Environment Day serves as an important reminder that environmental stewardship and community development go hand in hand.  “Through tree planting and our community empowerment programmes, we want to demonstrate that environmental conservation can go hand in hand with improving people’s quality of life. We hope this collaboration will continue to grow, delivering lasting benefits to the community,” he said.

Juhaeni, Chair of the Pantap Village Cooperative, welcomed the initiative. “We hope this programme will not only increase household incomes and create new business opportunities, but also strengthen food security and serve as a successful example of village-based community empowerment,” he said.

Meanwhile, H. M. Edison, Head of Mentaya Hulu Sub-district, commended the collaboration between the company, local government, customary leaders, and the community. “We appreciate PT Tapian Nadenggan’s commitment not only to environmental conservation through the planting of 500 trees, but also to strengthening food security and improving local livelihoods through its laying hen farming programme,” he said.

These initiatives reflect PT Tapian Nadenggan’s ongoing commitment to delivering programmes that balance environmental, social, and economic priorities. Through this integrated approach, the Company aims to continue supporting sustainable rural development that is aligned with the needs and potential of communities surrounding its operations.