The Regent of Siak, Alfedri as Kamabicab 09 Siak, is actively carrying out the reforestation and planting of fruit plants in the Kwarran 03 Minas campsite, as well as giving the name Bumi Perkemahan Telago Batin Bungsu Kwarran 03 Minas in an effort to maximize the role of Scouts in the development of new tourist destinations in that place.
The series of active greening as well as giving the name of the Camping Ground is the first step in the construction of the Telago Batin Bungsu Kwarran 03 Minas Camping Ground, which as the name implies Buper was built on a hill which is right on the northern edge of Telago Batin Bungsu, Minas District.
“The series of our activities at this time, under the pouring rain of grace, is our first step together in an effort to build a beautiful Camping Ground on the edge of Lake Telago Batin Bungsu, as we see surrounded by unspoiled forests, we hope that later it will become a new natural tourist destination. as a camping ground for Scout brothers, it also serves as a source of inspiration, aesthetic and ethical values, “said the Siak Regent who is also the Head of Kwarcab 09 Siak.
The new tourist destination, according to Alfedri, is the Bungsu Batin Camping Ground, a hall will be built which can be used for scouting activities, outings, company gatherings, outbound and campus orientation activities.
Alfedri on this occasion expressed his hope that the community, especially the big family of Pramuka Kwarran 03 Minas, to always preserve the forest, actively plant trees, and use the lake for the new economic center in Minas District.
“I hope that this Camping Ground area will always be guarded and cared for, both the preservation of the forest by actively planting trees, and the use of Telago Batin Bungsu Lake as a new tourist spot which we hope will become a new economic center, especially for the residents of Minas District”, he concluded.
Previously, at the opening of the event,
Kamabiran 03 Minas Hadi Hendra, who is also the Head of Minas Sub-district in his speech said that the construction of the Camping Ground is right on the shores of Telago Batin Bungsu lake, according to him this can attract tourists even more.
“We have a very beautiful Youngest Inner Telago, and God willing, we will make it a new tourism object, where the Regent of Siak also thank God has agreed and strongly supports the construction of this Camping Ground. And of course, this will be a means of support that will lure tourists to come on a tour. , of course also as a camping place that is safe, comfortable, and inspiring for the Scout brothers, “he said
Kamabiran 03 Minas further hopes that the Scouts of Kwarran 03 Minas will play an active role in the lake tourism development program.
“We hope that later the Scouts in Kwarran 03 Minas will have a stake in the Telago Batin Bungsu lake attraction. Previously, this forest was the location of illegal logging, so we make this tourist spot in collaboration with Nature Lovers who will jointly protect the beauty of this nature, “he hoped.
Furthermore, the planting of 309 fruit trees donated by Kamabigus in Kwarran 03 Minas, including matoa, mango and durian, and starfruit around the Camping Ground of Telago Batin Bungsu Kwarran 03 Minas.
This activity was also attended by representatives of the Kwartir Branch 09 Siak Mahadar, Head of Kwarran 03 Minas Muhtasar, Chairperson of the Front Cluster Se – Kawarran 03 Minas, coaches as Kwarran 03 Minas, Kamabigus all Kwarran 03 Minas, and Korwilcam Minas Asmuni Samsir, Nature Lovers Human Community, GPA and other organizations.
The number of participants is still limited to 100 people, and by strictly adhering to the Covid-19 Health Protocol, participants are required to wear masks, wash their hands in the space provided and keep their distance.