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Tree planting as a reforestation strategy is an important solution to overcome environmental and social problems in villages. This journal discusses the effectiveness of the tree planting program implemented in Mekar Agung Village, using an environmental and social approach. The program aims to improve environmental quality, reduce the impact of climate change, and strengthen social solidarity in village communities. The methodology used includes the implementation of planting activities, impact evaluation through measurement of environmental parameters such as reducing soil erosion and improving air quality, as well as analyzing changes in attitudes and community involvement. The results show that the program is effective in improving environmental quality, with significant improvements in soil and air quality. In addition, this program has also succeeded in strengthening social relations between residents through active participation in reforestation activities. These findings underscore the importance of an integrated approach that combines environmental and social aspects in greening programs to achieve sustainable and significant results.

Surabaya, a city with high population density in East Java, faces challenges in managing land for reforestation. To address this issue, the Surabaya Green and Clean (SGC) Program was introduced, focusing on greening and waste management. One of the proposed solutions is hydroponics, a soilless farming method that can be applied on limited land. On July 28, 2024, community service activities were carried out in Kalijudan Village, Mulyorejo District, Surabaya City, to introduce and increase public knowledge about hydroponics. This activity involved socialization and practical hydroponic planting with the participation of 25 residents. The program consisted of preparation stages, socialization, planting practices, and report preparation. Socialization included exposure to hydroponic theory and practical demonstrations, while each participant received tools and materials for home experiments. The planting method with rockwool has proven effective in supporting plant growth, while the distributed eco-enzyme provided dual benefits by increasing plant growth and reducing household waste. This program successfully introduced hydroponic technology and increased awareness of sustainable urban agriculture. Hopefully, this activity will be the first step in developing hydroponics and creating a greener environment in Surabaya.

Important conceptual activities are carried out to deal with the environmental crisis by preserving the environment through reforestation. The condition of developing areas and the changing function of space for development requires the concept of greening. Humans are one of the determining factors for efforts to preserve the environment while having the role and responsibility of empowering environmental wealth for the survival of the ecosystem. The purpose of this community service activity is to revive natural aesthetics, trees as air fresheners, and flood mitigation. Community service with greening efforts to preserve the environment uses the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method as a basis. The results obtained include the creation of a fresh, healthy, and cool atmosphere, nature becomes maintained and clean, and the addition of new knowledge to do reforestation through planting tree seedlings.

Clebung Bawah Hamlet is one of the developing areas, there are community organizations such as PKK RT, women's farmer group (KWT), posyandu cadres, youth organization (Karang Taruna), and TPQ children's association. However, there is one educational activity that has not been held in this hamlet, namely outreach about the dangers of drugs, and juvenile delinquency. Apart from that, it is also necessary to reactivate positive community activities, such as village cleaning. To overcome this problem, the methods used through PPMT activities are education through outreach about the dangers of drugs and juvenile delinquency, revitalization of the village cleaning, and greening. The result of PPMT activities is that before the activity, PPMT implementers approach residents by participating in routine community activities such as community service and reciting the Koran. The next activity is to conduct outreach with anti-drug and juvenile delinquency material from a health and legal perspective. The implementation of socialization went smoothly and well. The youth receive material from “Program Pengabdian Masyarakat Terpadu (PPMT)” implementers well. Socialization is one form of activity that can be carried out to educate residents about the dangers of drugs and juvenile delinquency. The next activity is the revitalization of village cleaning activities, which are carried out alongside reforestation and the provision of rubbish bins. Village cleaning and greening activities are positive activities that can be used as alternative activities for teenagers while preserving noble culture and protecting the environment.

Poaceae is a cosmopolitan group of grasses whose diversity is very high in Indonesia due to the diversity of ecosystems and geographical conditions that support the growth of the group. The grasses are easy to grow and resistant to drought and waterlogging. Poaceae are used as food ingredients in Indonesia and natural greening materials that play a role in natural balance. This study aims to inventory and identify plant species of the Poaceae family around Cibiru, Bandung, West Java. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method. The research was conducted by exploration, namely exploring along the research location and collecting information on the existence of plant species of the Poaceae family. Plant identification was carried out by matching plant morphological characters using various literature both identification books, journals, and websites. There were five species found including Oryza sativa, Zea mays, Imperata cylindrica, Panicum repens, and Panicum maximum.

Departing from the problem of disasters that often occur on river banks where when the rainfall is large enough, the river water discharge is also quite dangerous to the surrounding settlements. Therefore, we realized this greening program by planting tree seeds at a number of points around the riverbanks. With the goal of comprehensive river greening, an integrated, comprehensive, sustainable, and insightful plan is needed to think about the environment with the river as a management unit. This community service activity is carried out by the method of (1) community assistance in encouraging increased community participation (2) completion analysis problems and preparation of plans (3) Monitoring and evaluation of work program implementation activities.   The main target of this program is community groups and individuals who care highly about the environment with the aim of providing motivation for other communities. With the following stages of implementation: Consultation with the Village, Monitoring Planting Locations, Recruitment of seedlings at the Central Sulawesi Provincial Forestry Service, Planting on the banks of the hamlet 2 river, Planting on the banks of the hamlet 1 river, Planting in the yards of residents' houses, Planting at SD Negeri 2 Sindue   Tombusabora, Outreach on the dangers of throwing garbage into rivers and seas, Distributing plant seeds to residents. Greening is a means to overcome the environment so that the environment returns to health free from pollution.