The Juhler Group

Indonesia’s vast archipelago, comprising around 17,000 islands, is renowned for its incredible biodiversity. It is one of the world’s 17 “megadiverse” countries, with two global biodiversity hotspots and numerous ecoregions of international significance. The country hosts 10% of the world’s flowering plant species, around 12% of global mammal species, and significant numbers of reptiles, birds, and amphibians. This rich array of flora and fauna highlights Indonesia's critical role in global biodiversity and conservation efforts.

Mangrove deforestation has specifically been compromised by land conversion for settlements and infrastructure, as well as illegal logging. Lombok alsofrequently experiences plastic waste washing up on its shores due to ocean currents. This debris originates from various places and is carried by tides to the island. The accumulation of plastic harms marine life and coastal ecosystems, affecting both the environment and the natural beauty of the area.

Our reforestation efforts in Indonesia focus on planting mangrove estuaries on the island of Lombok. Coastal mangroves are crucial for flood protection, sheltering villages and safeguarding local agricultural lands from salt intrusion. In fact, mangrove habitats have also been found to reduce wave heights between 5-35% through the absorbtion of kinetic energy from storm surges, which will increase the resilience of local communities during severe storm events.

The restoration of mangroves supports a diverse range of tropical birds and fish and enhances the health of nearby coral reefs. Of the over 1,500 species that depend on mangroves for their survival, 15% are threatened with extinction. Species we support in Lombok include the mangrove crab, the blue and gold fusilier, several species of angelfish, and local coral systems.