Slopes & Springs: Planting 1,000 Trees

Local need

Some slopes in Dlingo and Kokap are prone to landslides and erosion, and sediment from the catchment flows into a reservoir that supplies drinking and irrigation water. Trees on private land are easily cut or replaced. Trees on village or public land, protected by written agreement, serve everyone.

Activities

• Site survey against five criteria: a clear ecological problem, clear tenure and permits, not an unstable slope above homes, a group willing to maintain trees, and safe access.
• Seedlings from government nurseries; purchases only if the allocation falls short.
• Planting 650 candlenut, 200 Tahitian chestnut, 100 fig and 50 jengkol trees, adjusted after the survey.
• Mulch at every planting point; existing trees and natural seedlings are left in place.
• Ecological baseline (photo points, GPS, infiltration test), a planted-tree census and handover.

Stages

1. Survey & permits

   The site, village approval and stewardship group are confirmed.

2. Plant

   Planting at the start of the rainy season with the local group.

3. Hand over

   The group maintains the trees and may harvest produce such as candlenut, as agreed.

What we track

• Trees planted by species and location
• Trees alive at the next check
• Ground cover at fixed photo points
• Maintenance agreements in operation

These are the things assessed during the programme, not verified results. Results are reported after delivery and checks.

The programme does not promise higher spring flow, short-term flood or landslide control, or carbon claims.

Ways to collaborate

• Companies and institutions supporting slope and spring restoration in Yogyakarta.
• Village governments and reservoir managers.
• Forest-farmer groups and conservation communities.

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