Yamaha Motor launches Mangrove Planting Project in Indonesia

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has announced a new mangrove planting project in Indonesia, partnering with YL Forest Co., Ltd. (YLF) to implement its proprietary silvofishery method.

This three-year initiative aims to plant 215 hectares (approximately 370,000 trees) of mangroves, contributing to biodiversity, carbon neutrality, and marine pollution prevention.

YLF’s unique silvofishery approach combines mangrove reforestation with aquaculture, creating a sustainable ecosystem that benefits both the environment and local communities. By planting mangroves in abandoned aquaculture ponds, the project supports biodiversity, improves livelihoods through sustainable fishing, and sequesters significant amounts of carbon dioxide.

One of the four items in the Company’s Marine Long-Term Vision is “Towards a future with a greater ocean than the current one of today.” As a marine industry leader, Yamaha Motor will continue working to preserve the world’s beautiful waters in order to achieve this goal.

*Carbon absorbed into coastal and marine ecosystems that accumulates in the biomass and soil below it.

The project is expected to have a positive impact on the local community in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, by providing sustainable income opportunities and enhancing the overall well-being of residents.

Yamaha Motor will continue to invest in environmental initiatives and contribute to the preservation of marine ecosystems worldwide.

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