Reklamasi Area Jalan Tambang Pasir Melalui Pengembangan Agroforestri Berbasis Tanaman MPTS

Abstract

Sand mining activities in Sei Gohong Village, Bukit Batu District, Palangka Raya, specifically in the KM 38 area, have resulted in physical land degradation, notably extreme soil compaction on mining haul roads. This condition hinders natural vegetation succession and diminishes program aims to rehabilitate the ecological function of the mine roads through the development of an agroforestry system based on Multi-Purpose Tree Species (MPTS). The implementation method was conducted collaboratively among academics, students, the Forestry Service, and strategic partners through soil ripping, application of organic ameliorants, and the planting of productive seedling including Jengkol (Archidendron pauciflorum), Cashew (Anacardium occidentale), and coconut (Cocos nucifera). The result indicated that the participatory approach and the use of MPTS species are effective in increasing plant adaptability on marginal sandy lands. Beyond biophysical improvements, the program successfully fostered environmental awareness and active community participation in reclamation maintenance due to the potential for long-term economic benefits. In conclusion, integrating technical rehabilitation aspects with an agroforestry model is a key strategy in transforming former sand mining sites into sustainable productive land.