A total of 50.000 mangrove seedlings developed by the women’s mangrove conservation group in Berakit Village are steadily growing. These seedlings, which were sown in September 2024, will be planted across an area of five hectares in the buffer zone of the marine conservation area in Berakit Village. Once the mangrove seedlings have at least four leaves, they will be ready for planting, following the 1.000 mangrove plants that were previously planted.
In addition to actively participating in mangrove conservation, the women’s group in Berakit Village has also produced batik fabric using mangrove as a natural dye. This initiative is part of a training program supported by Traveloka and the CARE Indonesia. The training on utilizing mangroves as an ecoprint fabric dye is an effort to empower the women’s economic group through the Women’s Economic Business Group (KUEP).