OVERCOMING EROSION AND LANDSLIDS THROUGH “TEBAR WANGI†ACTIVITIES IN JAGALAN VILLAGE

Abstract

Soil erosion is one of the biggest enemies for farmers in Indonesia. The speed of erosion that cannot be matched by the soil formation that occurs can cause serious global problems such as the land crisis. Strengthening the soil is one option to prevent erosion, one method is through planting plants. A strategic study and design is needed to compile appropriate activities such as an effective planting system. Therefore, we are holding the “Tebar Wangi†activity, which is a series of vetiver planting activities to overcome erosion and landslides. Vetiver is a plant that is easy to maintain and very effective in controlling erosion and landslides. Vetiver plants planted on hard, rocky slopes will hold soil particles tightly. The “Tebar Wangi†program will be carried out in collaboration with the Pemuda Harapan Sapta (PHS) Youth Organization which is expected to also increase the productivity of the PHS Youth Organization.