Rehabilitation is the reverse of degradation. It is like what ensues in Blebak Beach, Sekuro, Jawa Tengah in where mangrove forest degradation is due irresponsible people took mangrove wood for fuel. In other hand, some students have attempted to rehabilitate the degradated mangrove forest. They have endeavored continuously to plant mangrove seedlings in that area. Although, some local community lived there was not care to the activities. Finally, their endeavors have been paid by the awareness of local community to protect the mangrove seedling.
Blebak Beach, Sekuro, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
Kustantia Spetiana Wumandari
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