<![CDATA[Land degradation and the reduction of vegetation cover along riverbanks and critical land areas in Walma Village, Skanto District, Keerom Regency, have highlighted the need for greater youth involvement in environmental conservation. Limited awareness and a lack of participatory space for young people in environmental management have contributed to the slow handling of this issue. This community service activity aims to improve the knowledge, skills, and active role of youth in Walma Village in greening and environmental management efforts through tree-planting action. Implementation methods included socialization and education on environmental conservation, training on proper seedling and planting techniques, joint planting action on critical land and riverbanks, and post-planting seedling maintenance assistance. The activity was carried out from 18 to 25 July 2026, involving 20 young people from the Walma Village Youth Organization (Karang Taruna). The results showed a 62% increase in youth knowledge of environmental conservation from pre-test to post-test, the successful planting of 400 protective and productive tree seedlings on 3 hectares of land, a 95% participant attendance rate, and an 88% seedling survival rate at one-month post-planting monitoring. Participating youth showed high enthusiasm and committed to forming an environmental care group to ensure sustainable maintenance. This activity makes a real contribution to strengthening the role of youth as agents of change in environmental preservation in Keerom Regency.]]>
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