Mangrove Planting Movement as a Mangrove Conservation Effort in the Tanjungmas Village, Semarang City

Tanjungmas Village, which is located on the coast of Semarang City, has environmental problems, namely abrasion or tidal flooding. The mangrove ecosystem is believed to be able to overcome this problem. However, rain storms and wind can damage the ecosystem so it needs rejuvenation. Departing from this, we as a community service team carried out mangrove planting activities as an effort to conserve mangroves in the Tanjungmas Village. The stages in this community service activity include the preparation, socialization and mangrove planting stages. At the preparatory stage, the service team selected Rhizopora sp mangroves based on a literature study. Furthermore, the service team carried out socialization activities and planting mangroves. After the planting activity, the participants were interested in protecting the mangrove ecosystem because of its great benefits. Knowledge about mangrove conservation in coastal areas is also increasing. For further activities, it is necessary to monitor and evaluate to find out how the level of community participation in Tanjungmas Village is in the sustainable management of mangrove ecosystems.