Kuala Selangor, 23 rd November 2019 –With critical global issues surrounding climate change, Salcon has taken the mantle to mitigate its impact via its annual tree planting activity. 40 people comprising Salcon employees and their family members rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty to plant 110 mangrove tree saplings (species: Rhizophoraceae) to rehabilitate and protect Kuala Selangor Nature park today.
For the second consecutive year, Salcon collaborated with the most prominent non- governmental environmental organisation in Malaysia - Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) to deliver on its passion and commitment in creating a greener environment.
Ms. Chern Meng Gaik, General Manager of Salcon Berhad said, “We will be planting around 110 mangrove saplings here today, with the mangrove ecosystem being the frontline and important defenses against climate change. This environmental initiative also reflects our commitment to the Sustainable Development Goal 13 – to take action to combat climate change and its impact.”
“We will continue to play our part in educating the masses on the importance of environmental conservation and contribute to environmental protection through our business operations,” she added.
Under the guidance of the MNS facilitators, Salcon volunteers stepping into the gloopy mud and ankle-deep swamps to plant the trees with the planting tools provided. They managed to learn and understand the importance and functions of the mangrove eco-system as a disaster risk reduction which provides enormous protection to tropical coasts from both storms and tsunamis.
The tree planting activity was also a learning opportunity to the younger generation where approximately 10 of the staff’s children were involved in the seedling activity. The planted seedling will contribute to the Community Mangrove Nursery.
Mr. Asokumar Rajadurai (Ashok), Park Officer of the Environmental Education Division said that the public underestimate the importance of sustaining the mangrove forest and it had been classified by many industries alike as wasteland or useless swamps.
“We would like to obtain collective collaborations from corporate companies and government bodies in addressing this environment issues. We hope for everyone to play their role in mangrove restoration and protection as they are one of the most important ecosystems on the earth, providing ready-made solutions protect the shorelines from tsunamis and acting as a natural filter against water-borne pollutants.