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The 2 International Seminar of Science and Technology
“Accelerating Sustainable innovation towards Society 5.0”
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Universitas Terbuka
plant species that composes the mangrove ecosystem [6].
Taxonomy-wise, rhizopora belongs to plantae (kingdom), viridiplantae
(subkingdom), tracheophyta (division), spermatophytina (subdivision),
magnolopsida (class), rosanae (superorder), malpighiales (order),
rhizophoraceae (family), and rhizhopora (genus). Rhizopora species
are generally classified into Oil mangrove (Rhizophora apiculata),
Black mangrove (Rirhizophora mucronata), and Rhizophora Stylosa
[4].
Mangroves provide essential benefits for humans and their
surrounding ecosystems. In terms of ecological importance,
mangroves are an ideal place for feeding, spawning, and nursery
ground (enlargement area) for several notable’s species of juvenile
fish and crustaceans, and other sea organisms, as well as viable
habitats for various birds, apes and others. In terms of physical
importance, mangrove plants mitigate the energy and force of
incoming waves and prevent coastal abrasion and seawater intrusion
into the land. In terms of economic importance, mangroves have been
exploited for fuel-wood consumption, charcoal production and building
materials. Mangrove harvesting also contributes to industrial raw
materials such as pulp, paper, textiles, food, pharmacy, and
cosmetics, in addition to providing grounds for fish and shrimp seeds,
and crabs.

3.2 The Role of Universitas Terbuka in Mangrove Preservation
With respect to its critical role in national sustainable development,
Universitas Terbuka (UT) reflects on Tri Dharma and is working with a
goal of environmental sustainability through various activities. In 2012,
UT engaged in a community-driven project that empowered
mangrove-seed planting in Tekolabbua Village situated in Pangkajene
Subdistrict of Pangkajene Regency from 2012 to 2013.
The project is UT’s real effort toward one-billion-tree campaign
nationwide. The project was carried out in three regional units of
Universitas Terbuka (UPBJJ-UT), including UPBJJ-UT Jakarta,
UPBJJ-UT Semarang and UPBJJ-UT Makassar. The objective in

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