Mangrove Tree Planting at HSK Raja Lumu: A Joint Effort to Nurture Nature
Date: 23 October 2025
Location: Hutan Simpan Kekal Raja Lumu, Selangor
Organised by: Planters International Berhad in collaboration with the Selangor State Forestry Department (Pantai Klang District Forest Office)
With participation from: AIESEC Nottingham University Malaysia and Haleon Malaysia
Restoring a Coastal Gem
Planters International Berhad, together with the Selangor State Forestry Department’s Pantai Klang District Forest Office (DFO Pantai Klang), today held a mangrove tree-planting programme at Hutan Simpan Kekal (HSK) Raja Lumu, which was officially gazetted in 2023 as part of Selangor’s protected forest network.
This site lies along the Klang coastal belt — a region critical for buffering wave energy, protecting coastal communities, and providing habitat for wildlife such as mudskippers, crabs and wading birds.
Learning by Doing
The session began with a safety and ecological briefing conducted by Forestry Rangers from DFO Pantai Klang. Participants learned about:
The different mangrove forest layers — from the pioneer zone (nearest to the sea) to the back mangrove (landward area).
The importance of mangroves in preventing erosion, improving water quality, and storing carbon.
Proper planting techniques — including how to anchor seedlings securely using supporting stakes to withstand tides and wave action.
After the briefing, volunteers from AIESEC Nottingham University Malaysia and Haleon Malaysia enthusiastically got their hands muddy, planting hundreds of young mangrove saplings under the guidance of the rangers and Planters’ conservation team.
Everyone Left Smiling
Despite the mud and tides, spirits were high. Students and corporate volunteers worked side by side with local forestry officers — laughing, learning, and celebrating every seedling planted.
Many participants remarked that it was their first time planting mangroves and that the experience gave them a newfound appreciation for coastal ecosystems.
“It’s messy but meaningful,” said one AIESEC participant. “We’re not just planting trees — we’re rebuilding nature’s frontline.”
Fun Facts About Mangroves
Mangrove roots breathe through aerial tubes called pneumatophores, allowing them to survive in waterlogged soil.
Malaysia hosts roughly 577,000 hectares of mangrove forests — among the largest in Southeast Asia.
A single hectare of mangrove can store up to five times more carbon than a similar area of tropical rainforest.
HSK Raja Lumu adds approximately 3,900 hectares to Selangor’s protected forest estate, strengthening the state’s blue-carbon ecosystem.
Why This Effort Matters
This initiative is part of Planters International Berhad’s broader mission to support forest restoration, biodiversity protection, and community-based climate resilience under its Coastal Oasis Sungai Klang programme.
Every seedling planted today will grow into a vital carbon sink, shoreline stabiliser, and nursery for marine life — a living investment for future generations.
A Thank-You to All
Planters International Berhad extends its deepest appreciation to the Selangor State Forestry Department (Pantai Klang District Forest Office), AIESEC Nottingham University Malaysia, and Haleon Malaysia for their hands-on participation and commitment to conservation.
Together, we’ve proven that collective action — no matter how muddy — can make a clean difference.
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