Physical, Ecological Improvements Go Hand in Hand
After floods and landslides hit a number of areas in Bogor regency, West Java, as well as in several locations in Lebak regency, Banten, the government has sought to restore the lives of residents.
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President Joko Widodo (center, front row) plants vetiver on Monday (3/2/2020) at a farm in Pasirmadang village, Sukajaya district, Bogor regency, West Java, joined by West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil (left), Environment and Forestry Minister Siti Nurbaya (second left) and Public Works and Housing Minister Basuki Hadimuljono (second right). The roots of vetiver can reach 3-4 meters long, which help to prevent the loss of topsoil.
BOGOR, KOMPAS — After floods and landslides hit a number of areas in Bogor regency, West Java, as well as in several locations in Lebak regency, Banten, the government has sought to restore the lives of residents. In parallel, the government built the physical settlements for the displaced residents, while at the same time rebuilt with an ecological approach.
"In places where floods and landslides occurred, our approach is not just a physical approach, not just physical buildings but also those related to the vegetative," said President Joko Widodo when he visited the landslide location in Harkatjaya village, Sukajaya district, Bogor regency, Monday (3/2/2020) afternoon.