BARIO – Tree planting activities featuring Eugenia trees, locally known as Kelat Paya, have been carried out around the Bario Multipurpose Hall in conjunction with the 2026 Nukenan Festival.
The initiative forms part of efforts to improve the appearance of the area while creating a greener and more comfortable environment for visitors and members of the local community.
The newly planted trees are expected to contribute to the overall landscape surrounding the multipurpose hall as they grow and develop.
Beyond enhancing the surroundings, the planting activity is also intended to support efforts to create a more conducive environment in an area used by residents and visitors during community activities and events.
The initiative was carried out alongside the 2026 Nukenan Festival, linking environmental improvement with a community event that brings people together in Bario.
The presence of more greenery around public spaces can also contribute to making such areas more pleasant for people who gather, attend events or spend time in the surrounding area.
The Miri City Council has called on the local community to play a role in looking after the trees following the planting activity.
Community cooperation is considered important to ensure that the newly planted trees are given the opportunity to grow properly and eventually provide lasting greenery around the area.
Residents and visitors have been urged to avoid actions that could damage the young trees while they become established.
This includes not damaging or uprooting the trees, as well as avoiding stepping on them.
Members of the public are also encouraged to help maintain cleanliness in the surrounding area.
Keeping the site clean can help preserve the appearance of the area and support the broader objective of creating a pleasant environment for the community and visitors.
The appeal from the Miri City Council places emphasis on shared responsibility in maintaining public spaces.
While tree planting provides the initial step towards improving an area’s landscape, the continued care of the plants is important to ensure the effort produces long-term results.
The newly planted Eugenia trees will require time to establish themselves and grow. Protecting them during this period can help prevent unnecessary damage and support their development.
The planting activity also highlights the role of community participation in environmental initiatives.
Public spaces can benefit from collective efforts when local communities, authorities and visitors take steps to protect improvements made to their surroundings.
For the Bario Multipurpose Hall area, the planting of Kelat Paya is intended to add greenery while contributing to a more welcoming setting for future activities.
The initiative also provides an opportunity to encourage greater awareness of the importance of caring for trees and maintaining clean public areas.
The Miri City Council’s appeal is therefore focused not only on protecting the newly planted trees but also on encouraging the community to take an active role in preserving the surrounding environment.
As the trees grow, they are expected to become a more established part of the landscape around the multipurpose hall.
The council has encouraged everyone to work together to ensure the trees are not damaged, uprooted or stepped on and that the surrounding area remains clean.
Through continued community cooperation, the planting effort can help maintain a greener and more comfortable environment around the Bario Multipurpose Hall for both local residents and visitors.
