COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE IN RECLAMATION AND RESTORATION EFFORTS OF COAL MINING ECOSYSTEMS IN SAWAHLUNTO CITY

Zulfa Zulfa (Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat Padang, Indonesia)
Elvawati Elvawati (Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat Padang, Indonesia)
Irwan Irwan (Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat Padang, Indonesia)
Yenita Yatim (Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat Padang, Indonesia)
Yudas Sabaggalet (Universitas Taman Siswa)
Renita Renita (Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat Padang, Indonesia)
Fandi Firman (Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat Padang, Indonesia)
Yenni Melia (Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat Padang, Indonesia)

RANGKIANG: Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat
Vol 8, No 1 (2026)

Sawahlunto City has a long history as a coal mining center, but this activity has left ecological challenges in the form of critical land and mine voids. This community service program aims to increase local community awareness and skills in independent reclamation and ecosystem restoration. Methods used include environmental regulation awareness, training in pioneer vegetation planting techniques, and the utilization of post-mining land for productive sectors. The community service results show a 70% increase in partners' understanding of land restoration techniques and the formation of environmentally conscious community groups actively involved in reforestation of former mining areas.