Introducing Ximenia americana Seedling Stage Potential and Technique to Communities at Sarang and Mecan Islands, Batam, Indonesia

The activity was carried out with “Kompang” Conservation group members on Sarang and Mecan islands, Sekanak Raya sub-district, Belakang Padang district, Batam, Indonesia. The Activity was started from May to October 2018. Implemented methods were counseling, training, seedling practice, direct observation, and Participatory Action Research. (1) Coordination and Seeking for Ximenia americana seedlings (Results: timing and scheduling Agreement stages; knowing the Ximenia americana fruiting season cycle; getting Ximenia americana seed for seedling). (2). Ximenia americana seedling Experiments in Polybag (Results: Ximenia americana Seed known having shell which wrapped its bean; The duration of germination depends on fruit maturity and its pulp releasing time. The result showed germination taking 2-3 months; a necessary soil for growing Ximenia americana sandy soil; during the experiment, mice and ants were identified as Pests). (3). training materials about Mangroves and Ximenia americana (Results: There were three training materials which can help the community to understand mangrove and Ximenia americana ecosystems and their benefits for ecosystems, economics and food sources). (4). Mangrove and Ximenia americana introducing Training for community (Results: Increasing community understanding and skills for natural coastal resources potentialization, especially mangroves and Ximenia americana; target community knows and understands the other benefits of mangroves and Ximenia Americana as healthy food source; environmental awareness on conservation and friendly environment). (5). Planting Ximenia americana in partner plantation (Results: There were sources of seeds to disseminate mangrove and Ximenia americana as sustainable supplier for syrup; Ensuring the sustainability of future partner community businesses).