Yayasan Mitra Insani and the head of Perigi Raja village Mr. Murdi, SE, the head of Dusun, RT, RW and the local community agreed to conduct a fisheries savings program.
This fishery savings is temporary (TS)
In the framework of a major step to improve public welfare through the Fisheries and environmental conservation sector, Saturday (13/07/2024).
Please note that the implementation of this saving activity has actually started since May 2024, but the official inauguration can only be carried out this month.
Temporary Savings Area
Regarding the location of the temporary savings of 28 hectares, it was closed for 3 months from fishing activities that had the main target of mangrove crabs.
This is expected to have a positive economic impact on the surrounding community and ecological impact on mangrove crabs.
In addition, the same area also functions as a mangrove rehabilitation site, combining conservation efforts with sustainable use of Natural Resources.
In his speech, the village head Perigi Raja Bapa. Murdi, SE delivered an important message about the importance of preserving the environment for future generations.
‘Let us together take care of our environment because in the future it could be our children and grandchildren can no longer enjoy the results of fisheries resources that we currently feel” he said
The head of Perigi Raja Village hopes that there will be cohesiveness to maintain the temporary savings area
‘I hope there is compactness to keep the savings area’
‘This is an activity for the common good, and the community will also enjoy the results,’ he continued Hopefully.
Meanwhile, M.Rukim, as the fisheries staff of Yayasan Mitra Insani also gave a statement supporting this initiative.
‘This area savings is an example for all regions in the Indragiri Hilir regency which almost have the same type’
‘having many rivers, by providing special areas to be used as conservation, as well as providing time for fishery resources to multiply’ he said
The hope is that high-value fishery resources can be sustainable to the next generation, ‘ he continued.
Expectations of a temporary closure territory
This inauguration is not only about saving mangrove crabs, but also about instilling environmental awareness to the community.
By involving all elements of the village, this activity is expected to be a pilot model for other villages around the coastal area.
The presence of various parties in this inauguration shows the spirit of togetherness and commitment to preserving the environment.
Local communities are expected to continue to work together in maintaining and managing this temporary fisheries savings, so that the benefits can be felt in a sustainable manner.
With the temporary fishery savings, Perigi Raja village now has new hope for a better future.
Not only in terms of economy, but also in terms of preserving the environment, which will certainly have a positive impact on future generations.
