GERAKAN PENANAMAN POHON SEBAGAI UPAYA PELESTARIAN LINGKUNGAN DI DESA BESITO

Abstract

Gerakan penanaman pohon di Desa Besito, Kecamatan Gebog, Kabupaten Kudus, merupakan bentuk pengabdian masyarakat yang bertujuan meningkatkan kesadaran lingkungan dan mendukung keberlanjutan ekosistem. Pengabdian ini menggunakan metode penelitian tindakan partisipatif dengan melibatkan 30 peserta yang terdiri atas perangkat desa, karang taruna, masyarakat desa dan mahasiswa. Kegiatan ini meliputi sosialisasi, pelatihan teknis, dan pelaksanaan penanaman pohon Tabebuya di lokasi strategis. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi dan wawancara, kemudian dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan partisipasi masyarakat sangat tinggi, dengan 100% peserta menyadari manfaat program ini, meskipun 20% mengungkapkan kekhawatiran terkait cuaca penghujan. Penanaman pohon memberikan dampak ekologis signifikan, seperti peningkatan kualitas udara dan pencegahan erosi, serta menumbuhkan rasa tanggung jawab masyarakat terhadap kelestarian lingkungan. Kesimpulannya, gerakan ini tidak hanya mendukung pelestarian lingkungan, tetapi juga menjadi model inspiratif bagi daerah lain dalam mengimplementasikan program serupa. Disarankan agar kegiatan serupa dilakukan secara berkelanjutan dengan pengawasan yang memadai untuk mendukung keberhasilan program jangka panjang.

The tree planting movement in Besito Village, Gebog District, Kudus Regency, is a form of community service aimed at raising environmental awareness and supporting ecosystem sustainability. This service utilizes a participatory action research method involving 30 participants, including village officials, youth groups, local community members, and university students. The activities include socialization, technical training, and the planting of Tabebuya trees in strategic locations. Data were collected through observation and interviews, then analyzed descriptively. The results show that community participation is very high, with 100% of participants recognizing the benefits of this program, although 20% expressed concerns about the rainy season. Tree planting has significant ecological impacts, such as improved air quality and erosion prevention, while also fostering a sense of community responsibility for environmental conservation. In conclusion, this movement not only supports environmental preservation but also serves as an inspirational model for other regions to implement similar programs. It is recommended that such activities be carried out sustainably with proper oversight to ensure the long-term success of the program.