CSR programmeBiodiversity studiesCoastal & marine
A CSR programme of PT Pertamina EP Poleng Field on the north coast of Bangkalan, in a coastal area that includes mangrove, seagrass and coral reef ecosystems, implemented by Agrie Conservation. The area is managed as a community-based conservation centre under the Lembung Paseser Village Regulation (2019). Management rests on four pillars: conservation, research, education and community empowerment.
With local communities
Delivered together with the Lembung Paseser Village Government.
Scope of activities
Coastal restorationMangrove and coastal forest restoration, including planting propagules of Rhizophora stylosa, R. apiculata and Bruguiera gymnorhiza in abandoned aquaculture ponds, with nurseries and monitoring
Biodiversity researchSurveys of coral reefs, reef fish, birds, benthic macrofauna and seawater quality
PublicationsWriting the mangrove field guide (2019) and Avifauna of Lembung Paseser (2020)
Area governanceFacilitating the village regulation on coastal and marine area management (2019)
Environmental educationMangrove Sister School, primary teacher training and expansion to nearby schools
Community livelihoodsOyster farming and the Oysterlicious product line, honeybee keeping, and sustainable use of conservation land
Public engagementWorkshops and the Nyisir Pesisir photo story exhibition
Site facilitiesMangrove boardwalk and supporting facilities
Related
Field documentation
