Jimmy Pontoh

In 2013, for the first time, AEON retail workers' union Japan, coordinated by JAFS came to North Sulawesi to do a planting tree project in Batu Angus, Tangkoko Nature Reserve. Collaborated with BKSDA and BPK Sulut. For two days, starting from 6th - 7th July, we will plant 3,500 trees in Batu Angus, a part of the conservation area in Tangkoko , Bitung. After two days of the planting trees program, we make a short trek to Mt. Batu Angus in the afternoon. It was neither difficult nor easy, but our curiosity to see with our own eyes the very unique endemic animals and also known as the smallest primate “Tarsius Spectrum” made us keep walking along the path in the high grassland. It takes only about 30 minutes to walk from the Forest Ranger’s office, but we sometimes had to rest for a few minutes, drink, and enjoy the beautiful panorama of Mt. Batu Angus, the grassland, and of course, Lembeh Island in the distance. Some people may have a bit problem on this trip as they might ...

Beach cleaning - no plastic! “Life improvement through eco-tourism” By Jimmy Pontoh Aerbanua village From Manado city, it takes about 3 hours to Aerbanua village on Talise island. A small island that is isolated but beautiful and rich in natural resources. The people are friendly and hardworking with a total population of 570 people. Their incomes are from fishing, agriculture, and as farm laborers in other areas. This village has limited access and facilities such as transportation, electricity, markets, schools, health, and event information. Some residents were forced to move temporarily to cities or other places to work. Because of this, the village only looked crowded on the weekends when they returned home. In addition to fish and agricultural products, the village also has the potential to become a new tourist destination to encourage rural economic growth. It will provide more business and work opportunities for the community. Aproachement To become an eco...

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