Mother of Nature Conservation

Around 22 years ago, Partinah, 57, or Emak, was pioneering the planting of Robusta coffee in Cibulao, Bogor regency. Now she is regarded as a mother of nature conservation and mentor of people in the local community.

KOMPAS/CORNELIUS HELMY

Partinah (57)

Emak, or mother, nickname as people usually call Partinah, was again hiking down a valley at the foot of Mount Baeud in Cibulao on Thursday (29/9/2022). Despite her advancing years, her steps remained vigorous. The undulating track amid tea plantations posed no impediment to her. A steep slope with a fast-flowing river beneath was her destination.

The area was formerly scrubland. Not many other trees were growing there.