150 fig trees planted within Tawau Hills Park
TAWAU: The Tawau Tanjung Rotary Club conducted a tree planting activity at the Tawau Hills Park here recently to raise awareness about the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable land management practices, mitigate climate change, and contribute to the protection of the unique ecosystem of Tawau Hills Park.
This project is a key initiative of Rotary District 3310’s environmental projects and was led by Past President of Tawau Tanjung Rotary Club, Steven Chin Sie Vun, chairperson of the Tawau Regional Environmental Sustainability Project.
About 100 individuals participated in this event, including Assistant Governor District 3310 Franco Lee, President of Tawau Tanjung Rotary Club Terrence Lee, President of Tawau Rotary Club Vivien Thien, Rotary members,
Rotaractors, Interactors, Friends of Rotary, and staff from Tawau Hills Park.
Also present was Azalene Amelia Binti Kamal Quadra, the representative of Regional Chair for Environmental Sustainability Project from Kota Kinabalu.
The tree planting activity commenced at 9am and ended at 2pm. Key activities included site selection, species selection, community participation, planting and maintenance.
Steven said the project elicited strong participation and cooperation from the community, with over 100 volunteers contributing time and effort to the tree planting activity.
Over 150 fig trees were planted within Tawau Hills Park, covering three degraded areas. Significant progress was made in restoring degraded habitats and enhancing ecosystem resilience.
He said the success of the tree planting activity at Tawau Hills Park demonstrates the power of collective action and communitydriven conservation efforts. By restoring degraded landscapes and fostering environmental awareness, they have taken significant steps towards preserving the natural heritage of Tawau Hills Park for future generations.
Looking ahead, it is imperative to build on the momentum generated by this project and continue investing in sustainable land management practices and biodiversity conservation efforts.
However, Steven and his team extend their heartfelt gratitude to all stakeholders, partners and volunteers who contributed to the success of this project.
The seeds of hope and resilience planted at Tawau National Park lay the foundation for a greener and more sustainable future.