Firm joins hand with MNS to plant mangrove sapling

In keeping with its ongoing sustainability initiatives, ISG Asia teamed up with the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) recently for a Mangrove Planting Day at Kuala Selangor Nature Park (KSNP). A total number of 661 mangrove saplings were planted by 66 volunteers of ISG Asia. It was a whole day planting affair for these volunteers after a briefing on planting techniques and an introduction of the mangrove forest by the parks’ officials.

ISG Asia teamed up with MNS to help rehabilitate the mangrove habitat of KSNP as they are one of the most threatened ecosystem in Malaysia. The increasingly rapid economic growth such as industrial development, urbanisation, infrastructure and agriculture are some of the causes for the depletion of mangrove forests.

Malaysia had an estimated 564, 971ha of mangroves and this number has drastically declined over the past five decades — from 800,000ha in the 1950s to 575,000ha in 2010. In addition to the planting day, a total of RM36,550 was also raised by ISG Asia for MNS through generous donations by ISG clients, partners and members of staff. MNS thanked ISG Asia, their clients, partners and staff for participating, and donating to the campaign. They also called upon more corporate organisations to get involved in nature activities, due to this year being designated as the International Year of the Forests.
-thestar online.