Nana Kariada Tri Martuti, Lina Herlina, Ananto Aji, Lutfian Nazar

Development of Rare Plant Nurseries in Support of Conservation of the UNNES Campus Surrounding Area

Introduction

Development of rare plant nurseries in support of conservation of the unnes campus surrounding area. UNNES develops a rare plant nursery at Ecofarm Semarang with Akar Banir Foundation to conserve biodiversity and mitigate environmental impact. Preserving Indonesia's rare plant germplasm.

Abstract

As a conservation-oriented university, UNNES has carried out various activities that support the preservation of nature and the environment. The increasing development of UNNES has led to an increasing diversity of community activities around it, thus potentially creating environmental impacts due to the increasingly massive land conversion for business, housing and entertainment. This condition indirectly affects the existence of flora and fauna in the UNNES Campus environment. To anticipate this condition, UNNES has undertaken various environmental improvement efforts, one of which is by regularly carrying out planting programs. It is fitting that UNNES has its own nursery in collaboration with the fostered community partners. The Akar Banir Foundation as a partner in community service activities, is a foundation that already has good capabilities in cultivating various types of plants. The objectives of this community service activity are: a) to facilitate a shaded house for a representative rare plant nursery and b) to develop and increase the biodiversity of rare plant seeds that will be developed by Akar Banir. From this community service activity, the following results have been achieved: a shaded house for a rare plant nursery located at Ecofarm UNNES Semarang with an area of 3 x 12 m2 . This shade house provides a facility for developing rare plant seedlings, which is expected to contribute to preserving Indonesia's rare plant germplasm. To date, 21 rare Indonesian plant species have been developed, and the hope is that this will continue to grow. 

Review

This abstract presents a timely and highly commendable initiative by UNNES, a conservation-oriented university, to proactively address the environmental degradation caused by rapid development in its surrounding area. The establishment of rare plant nurseries, undertaken in collaboration with the Akar Banir Foundation, is a significant step towards mitigating the adverse impacts of land conversion on local flora and fauna. This effort effectively demonstrates a university's commitment to environmental stewardship and highlights the potential for successful community engagement in achieving tangible conservation goals. The project clearly articulates its objectives: the facilitation of a representative rare plant nursery, specifically a shaded house, and the development and expansion of rare plant biodiversity. The abstract effectively reports the successful achievement of these goals, notably detailing the construction of a 3 x 12 m2 shaded house at Ecofarm UNNES Semarang. A particularly strong outcome is the successful development and cultivation of 21 rare Indonesian plant species, a direct and impactful contribution to the preservation of the nation's precious germplasm. These concrete results underscore the practical and immediate benefits of this community service activity. While the abstract effectively conveys the project's initial successes, a comprehensive full paper would benefit from elaborating on certain methodological and future-oriented aspects. For instance, providing details on the specific selection criteria for the 21 rare plant species, the particular propagation techniques employed, and the long-term strategies for reintroduction, distribution, or monitoring of these plants would add considerable scientific value. Furthermore, insights into the ongoing training and involvement of the "fostered community partners" in the nursery's operations would offer valuable lessons for scalability and sustainability. Despite these potential areas for expansion, this project provides a robust foundation for UNNES's continued conservation efforts and serves as an inspiring model for other institutions facing similar environmental challenges.

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