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November 24 2022

CARBON STOCK RESEARCH OF NORTH SUMATRA’S MANGROVE FORESTS

Yagasu – Yagasu in collaboration with PSL USU conducted reseach on carbon stock estimation in Mangrove Forest in Pulau Kampai, Langkat, North Sumatra.

Thursday, 24 November 2022, Yagasu (Yayasan Gajah Sumatra), in collaboration with the Natural Resources Management (PSL) Study Program of Universitas Sumatra Utara (USU), supported by GMT (Global Mangrove Trust), conducted inventory research of mangrove forests in Pulau Kampai Village, Pangkalan Susu Sub-district, Langkat District, North Sumatra.

This study aims to determine the condition of the mangrove forests of Pulau Kampai, both types of mangroves, density, and stored carbon stock. The stages of this research started with socialization at the village office by Yagasu, which was attended by the village government and the local community, then directly involving the community in field research.

Prof. Ir. Zulkifli Nasution, M.Sc, Ph.D. (USU Professor) and Prof. Ir. Rahmawaty, S.Hut, M.Sc, Ph.D., IPU (Head of the PSL Masters and Doctoral Study Programs) directly supervised this research. This research involved the Yagasu research team, USU PSL graduate students, and the local community.

Prof. Zulkifli explained that the measurement of carbon stocks is very important as a recommendation for sustainable management of mangrove ecosystems in efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change. In addition, Indonesia, as a country with the world’s largest mangrove forest, should have more reliable researchers who focus on mangrove forests and can create new methodologies as a reference for world researchers.

Prof. Rahmawaty (USU) stated that changes in land cover in the mangrove forest of Pulau Kampai need to be analyzed, considering that Pulau Kampai is one of the outermost islands in Langkat District, which is directly facing the Malacca Strait and is prone to abrasion and tsunamis. The results of this study will provide comprehensive information starting from changes in land cover to stored carbon stocks.

Anton Syahputra Siregar, Restoration Manager of Yagasu, expressed his gratitude to USU Professors who directly supervised this research, the village government, and the village community of Pulau Kampai for their cooperation during the research process. He hopes that later the results of this research can be useful in sustainably planning the long-term management of Pulau Kampai’s mangrove forests.

Further Information :

Yayasan Gajah Sumatra / Gajah Sumatra Foundation

Jl Batu Gingging No. 69 Medan, North Sumatra,

+6261 4503 773, www.yagasu.or.id, Email : admin@yagasu.or.id

November 16 2022

MANGROVE EDUCATION AND SILVOFISHERY STUDY

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Yagasu Yayasan Gajah Sumatra), in collaboration with the PSL (Natural Resources Management Study Program) of USU (Universitas Sumatera Utara), held mangrove education activities and silvofishery development for fisher communities.

Monday, November 14^th, 2022, Yagasu (Yayasan Gajah Sumatra), in collaboration with the PSL (Natural Resources Management Study Program) of USU (Universitas Sumatera Utara), held mangrove education activities and silvofishery development for fisher communities in Paluh Kurau Village, Hamparan Perak Sub-district, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra. This activity is a form of implementation of the cooperation agreement between Yagasu and USU, which was signed on September 28t^h, 2022.

This activity was attended by Professors and Lecturers of USU, including Prof. Dr. Ir. Evawany Yunita Aritonang, M.Si (Deputy Director I SPs), Prof. Rahmawaty, S.Hut, M.Sc, Ph.D. (Head of PSL Masters and Doctoral Study Programs), Prof. Dr. Ir. Abdul Rauf M.P and Dr. Delvian, S.P, M.P (SPS S3 PSL). The participants of this program involved ten people consisting of Yagasu staff, USU postgraduate students, and the local fisherman community.

Mangrove Education and Silvofishery Study aim to educate the fisher community about a simple way of analyzing water and soil pH and pyrite content for land suitability for silvofishery ponds. Silvofishery is a traditional technology aquaculture system that combines the fishing business with mangrove planting, followed by a management system that minimizes inputs and reduces the environmental impact.

Prof. Rauf, from USU, who was the first speaker at the Mangrove Education and Silvofishery Study, explained tools and materials and demonstrated procedures for analyzing soil and water in silvofishery ponds to the participants. The initial stage of the analysis is to measure the pH of the oxidized soil using a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution. Then, proceed with measuring the original soil pH and the water’s pH.

Based on the analysis, the results showed that the pH of the oxidized soil in the ponds at this location was 3.3, indicating that the soil was in normal condition because it had a low pyrite content. If the oxidized soil pH is less than 2.5, the soil has a high pyrite content which will increase soil acidity, so it is not good for aquaculture. The measurement results also show that the original soil pH at this location is 6.4, while the water pH is 6.8, which indicates normal pond conditions.

The second speaker, Prof. Rahmawaty (USU), stated that silvofishery ponds are very well developed as an environmentally friendly green economy alternative, so they can answer sustainable environmental management solutions and improve the community’s economy.

Anton Syahputra Siregar, Yagasu’s Restoration Manager, hopes that this solid collaboration between Yagasu and PSL USU in the future can continue to motivate coastal communities to maintain mangrove forests sustainably. This activity is also very useful and can be easily implemented by the community, so it is expected to increase the quality and quantity of silvofishery pond production.

For more information:

Yayasan Gajah Sumatra / Gajah Sumatra Foundation

Jl Batu Gingging No. 69 Medan, North Sumatra,

+6261 4503 773, www.yagasu.or.id, Email : admin@yagasu.or.id

November 5 2022

Mangrove Education for Medan State University Students

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Yagasu team and the exchange students from all over Indonesia carried out a Mangrove planting activity, this planting was carried out in the estuary area of Kampung Nelayan Indah, Belawan.

The students who join this student exchange are students who take part in the Pertukaran Mahasiswa Merdeka (PMM) program organized by the Ministry of Education and Culture who conduct student exchanges with students from Universitas Negeri Medan (UNIMED).

In this activity, Yagasu as a Facilitator, facilitated the students in planting Mangroves, Besides being facilitated in planting, they were also given an understanding of the importance of conserving the Mangrove Ecosystem for life.

This material understanding of the Mangrove ecosystem was delivered by the Yagasu Program Director, Mrs. Dr. Meilinda Suriani Harefa, M.Si.

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About Yagasu

Yagasu (Yayasan Gajah Sumatra) is a Non-Governmental Organization with over 21 years of practical experiences on biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration and protection, climate change mitigation and adaptation, capacity building, environmental education and local economic reconstruction through the facilitation of generating income for local communities on green livelihoods. Established on July 17, 2001, the organization initial concernwas Sumatra’s elephant conservation. In 2006, Yagasu changed its management structure and officially registered with Yagasu Aceh as its legal name. In recent years, yagasu has been focused on restoring mangrove restoration, environment and climate change, and local community empowerment in Aceh, North Sumatra, East Java, and Wet Java Province.

For Further Information:

Yagasu Head Office

Jalan Sei Batu Gingging No. 69

Kel. PB Selayang I, Kec. Medan Selayang, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia

20131 (Postal Code)

Telephone 62-61-4503773

www.yagasu.or.id

Instagram: @yagasuaceh

Twitter: @yagasuaceh

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October 4 2022

MOA AND IA SIGNING WITH UNIVERSITY OF NORTH SUMATRA

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Yagasu – The Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between Yayasan Gajah Sumatra (Yagasu) and University of North Sumatra (USU) was Located at University of North Sumatra, on Monday, 3 October 2022.

The collaboration between Yayasan Gajah Sumatera (Yagasu) and Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (PSL) of University of North Sumatra is one of the efforts of the University of North Sumatra and Yayasan Gajah Sumatera to build cooperation network and support for Merdeka Belajar and Kampus Merdeka program (MBKM) by the Ministry of Education and Culture.

The Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, University of North Sumatra signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) and Implementation Agreement (IA). The signing of the MoA was carried out by the Postgraduate Director of the University of North Sumatra, Prof. Ir. T. Sabrina, M.Agr Sc., Ph.D. and the signing of the IA was carried out by the Head of the Natural Resources and Environmental Management Study Program at the University of North Sumatra, Prof. Ir. Rahmawaty, S.Hut., M.Sc., Ph.D.IPU Together with the Program Director of Yayasan Gajah Sumatera, Mrs. Dr. Meilinda Suriani Harefa, M.Sc.

This collaboration aims to utilize the capabilities of the resources owned by both parties to the maximum and as well as possible so that they are more successful in fostering and developing both parties, especially in improving the Tridarma of Higher Education and implementing the Kampus Merdeka program.

The agreement between the University of North Sumatra and Yayasan Gajah Sumatera includes organizing national/international seminars and workshops, organizing training and developing job skills/internships for students, and joint research and study to develop curriculum, learning, and improve the quality of graduates.

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About Yagasu

For Further Information:

Yagasu Head Office

Jalan Sei Batu Gingging No. 69

Kel. PB Selayang I, Kec. Medan Selayang, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia

20131 (Postal Code)

Telephone 62-61-4503773

www.yagasu.or.id

Instagram: @yagasuaceh

Twitter: @yagasuaceh

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September 5 2022

Mangrove Festival in East Java

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Yagasu, in collaboration with the East Java Provincial Government and Pasuruan Regency Government, held the first Mangrove Festival in East Java. This Mangrove Festival activity directly involved the CEO of Yagasu, Mr. Bambang Suprayogi, the Governor of East Java, Ms. Khofifah Indar Parawansa, the Regent of Pasuruan, Mr. Irsyad Yusuf, and the people of East Java. This Mangrove Festival began with the joint planting of 1000 Mangrove seedlings, which was led by the Governor of East Java, Ms. Khofifah.

Through the implementation of the first Mangrove Festival in East Java, Governor Khofifah invited all parties to donate oxygen through mangrove planting activities. For this reason, this kind of festival can be a reference for all parties and strategic elements in East Java to jointly increase the mangrove planting movement. The aim is to strengthen natural ecosystems and the carrying capacity of the environment.

According to Khofifah, currently all countries are facing global climate change which causes various natural disasters such as floods. Not only that, mangroves have the benefit of reducing greenhouse gas and carbon emissions and can produce five times more oxygen than trees planted on land.

“Today I want to convey to all the citizens of East Java, let’s give oxygen. The oxygen produced by mangroves can be up to five times that of trees on land. Especially now that the world is facing global climate change and mangroves have a significant impact. oxygen production. Indonesia and East Java have significant coastline lengths. So let’s donate oxygen by planting mangroves,” she said.

Therefore, she hopes that this mangrove festival can be a benchmark for planting at any point that can be done, without having to wait for time. Because global climate change continues to occur and its effects hit several countries in the world.

The event continued by exhibiting processed products from Mangroves such as organic Mangrove Batik, and processed foods and beverages that utilize various kinds of Mangroves as the basic ingredients. The Mangrove Festival event closed with the release of Pecuk Birds, Ibis Birds, Fish, and Crabs as a symbol of the preservation of these animals in the presence of a good Mangrove Forest.

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About Yagasu

For Further Information:

Yagasu Head Office

Jalan Sei Batu Gingging No. 69

Kel. PB Selayang I, Kec. Medan Selayang, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia

20131 (Postal Code)

Telephone 62-61-4503773

www.yagasu.or.id

Instagram: @yagasuaceh

Twitter: @yagasuaceh

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August 13 2022

Mangrove Processing Training in Danau Siombak

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Mangrove-Based Food Processing Training

Yagasu Team conducted training on food processing from mangrove fruit with mothers and young people in Danau Siombak, Paya Pasir, Medan Marelan District. The abundance of Mangrove fruit around Danau Siombak is a shame if it is not utilized, the Mangrove fruit can be used as food and drinks that are nutritious and have economic value.

The Mangrove preparations that were given training to mothers and young people at Danau Siombak this time were training on making syrup and jam from Berembang fruit, and making chips from Jeruju leaves.

We hope that with the implementation of this food processing training, the mothers and the young people in Lake Siombak can increase their source of income through the processing of mangroves that are widely available in Lake Siombak.

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About Yagasu

For Further Information:

Yagasu Head Office

Jalan Sei Batu Gingging No. 69

Kel. PB Selayang I, Kec. Medan Selayang, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia

20131 (Postal Code)

Telephone 62-61-4503773

www.yagasu.or.id

Instagram: @yagasuaceh

Twitter: @yagasuaceh

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August 10 2022

Mangrove Patrol

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Yagasu Team with UPT. KPH 3 Langsa, and the Sungai Lueng village community group carried out mangrove patrol activities in Sungai Lueng Village, East Langsa District, Langsa City.

This Mangrove Patrol is routinely carried out by Yagasu which aims to observe the condition of the Mangrove forest, and then identify events encountered in the forest and forest area. The results of the patrol in Sungai Lueng Village this time, it was found that there was clearing of habitat from forest to incentive ponds.

The patrol team also found a wooden boat carrying approximately 100 felled Mangrove logs, from this finding the patrol team followed up by conducting in-depth interviews with the loggers, which was followed by providing education to the loggers.

Hopefully, with the Mangrove patrol this time, the loggers are aware of the education we provide, and will not cut down Mangroves again in the future.

About Yagasu

Yagasu (Yayasan Gajah Sumatra) is a Non-Governmental Organization with over 21 years of practical experience in biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration and protection, climate change mitigation and adaptation, capacity building, environmental education, and local economic reconstruction through the facilitation of generating income for local communities on green livelihoods. Established on July 17, 2001, the organization’s initial concern was Sumatra’s elephant conservation. In 2006, Yagasu changed its management structure and officially registered with Yagasu Aceh as its legal name. In recent years, Yagasu has been focused on restoring mangroves restoration, environment and climate change, and local community empowerment in Aceh, North Sumatra, East Java, and West Java Province.

For Further Information:

Yagasu Head Office

Jalan Sei Batu Gingging No. 69

Kel. PB Selayang I, Kec. Medan Selayang, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia

20131 (Postal Code)

Telephone 62-61-4503773

www.yagasu.or.id

Instagram: @yagasuaceh

Twitter: @yagasuaceh

Facebook: Yagasu

August 3 2022

Yagasu 21st Photo & Poster Contest

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9 Images and Posters from the 21st Yagasu contest

From the masterpiece hand from the participants throughout Indonesia, the judges had a tough job, finally 9 winners were chosen from the photo and poster competition for Yagasu’s 21st birthday.

We express our deepest gratitude for the enthusiasm and participation of the participants who have participated in the Yagasu photo and poster contest.

The following is a list of the winners of the Yagasu photography and poster competitions:

Environmental Awareness

Heri Nugroho – @foto_kampung

Forest Community

Irvan – @juju0h_

Biodiversity

Devara Rama Putra – @dvrmptr

Poster Contest

1st Winner – Adam Leo Perdana – @perdanaadamleo

2nd Winner – Ragil Saputra – @aglsputra

3rd Winner – Febrina Mawarti Andarini – @febrinamaw

First Runner-Up – Muh. Lutfi Syam – @muhlutfiisyam

Second Runner-Up – Ardini F. – @yundadini

Third Runner-Up – Priskila Melinda Hary – @itssm_melin

About Yagasu

For Further Information:

Yagasu Head Office

Jalan Sei Batu Gingging No. 69

Kel. PB Selayang I, Kec. Medan Selayang, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia

20131 (Postal Code)

Telephone 62-61-4503773

www.yagasu.or.id

Instagram: @yagasuaceh

Twitter: @yagasuaceh

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July 26 2022

National Webinar – World Mangrove Day

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National Webinar - World Mangrove Day

As we celebrate International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, on today 26th July 2022, Yagasu (Yayasan Gajah Sumatra), supported by Reforest’Action held a #nationalwebinar themed: “Kontribusi Ekosistem Mangrove dalam Pengendalian Perubahan Iklim dan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan” (The Contribution of Mangrove Ecosystem towards Climate Change Mitigation and Sustainable Development).

We would like to express our gratitude to the speakers of this webinar: Prof. Ir. Zulkifli Nasution, MSc, Ph.D, Dr. Meilinda Suriani Harefa, S. Pd., M. Si., and Prof. Ir. Rahmawaty, S. Hut., MSi., Ph.D., IPU. Thank you for the great presentation and precious insight.

We would also love to thank the committee and Yagasu team who have successfully held this event. Each of your contributions has made our work into total success with 200 participants in total who come from various backgrounds including government, NGOs and #youthcommunities, private sectors, universities, and schools.

A huge thanks also to our participants who have made this event memorable with their enthusiasm and participation in the Q&A session. We are also excited to see the Indonesian youths who are highly concerned about the impacts of #climatechange, with some having started climate-conscious movements of their own.

We hope this event could help in raising awareness of the importance of #mangroveecosystems and providing new perspectives on their #sustainablemanagement, conservation, and uses.

#worldmangroveday #mangroverestoration #mangroveprotection #sustainabledevelopment #conservation #webinar #onlyoneearth

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About Yagasu

For Further Information:

Yagasu Head Office

Jalan Sei Batu Gingging No. 69, Kel. PB Selayang I, Kec. Medan Selayang, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, 20131 (Postal Code).

Telephone 62-61-4503773

www.yagasu.or.id

Instagram: @yagasuaceh

Twitter: @yagasuaceh

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July 21 2022

Awareness Activity

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Yagasu team visits Al-azhar Medan School

On Thursday (July 21, 2022) the Yagasu Team carried out a school visiting activity by visiting the Al-Azhar school in Medan. At this school visit, Yagasu gave an environmental understanding of Mangrove and Mangrove Ecosystems to high school students.

At this School Visiting, the understanding of environmental material was directly conveyed by the program director of Yagasu, Mrs. Meilinda Suriani Harefa. Al-Azhar students are very enthusiastic in recognizing and learning about Mangrove and Mangrove Ecosystems which are quite foreign to them.

Not only given an understanding of the material, Al-Azhar students were also given an understanding of the environment by playing games and quizzes.

By holding this School Visiting, we really hope that Al-Azhar students can get to know and understand more about how important the benefits and survival of Mangroves on our Earth.

About Yagasu

For Further Information:

Yagasu Head Office

Jalan Sei Batu Gingging No. 69

Kel. PB Selayang I, Kec. Medan Selayang, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia

20131 (Postal Code)

Telephone 62-61-4503773

www.yagasu.or.id

Instagram: @yagasuaceh

Twitter: @yagasuaceh

Facebook: Yagasu