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Sadiman The Man Who Planted Forests Profile Summary Full Name: Sadiman Occupation: Farmer Location: Wonogiri, Central Java Focus Areas: Reforestation, water conservation, grassroots environmental action Sadiman – A Simple Farmer Who Changed a Mountain Sadiman is a humble farmer from Wonogiri, Central Java, who has become an environmental icon in Indonesia. For over 25 years, he has planted more than 11,000 banyan and ficus trees on the barren hills of Mount Gendol and surrounding areas. His mission began when he noticed that the springs around his village were drying up. Realizing that deforestation was the cause, he took it upon himself to regreen the hills using his own money, time, and labor. People once thought he was crazy, but now his efforts have restored water sources, reduced landslides, and revived the local ecosystem. Sadiman’s story is a powerful example of how one person, even without formal education or authority, can make a major difference through patience, dedication, and love for nature. 1. Why did Sadiman start planting trees on Mount Gendol and its surrounding areas?

• He wanted to become famous as an environmental icon in Indonesia.

• He was paid by the government to regreen the hills.

• He realized that deforestation was causing the local springs to dry up.

• He wanted to sell the wood from banyan and ficus trees for profit.

• He was inspired by a national campaign to plant one million trees.

How many trees has Sadiman planted over the years?

• Around 1,000 trees

• More than 5,000 trees

• Less than 8,000 trees

• More than 11,000 trees

• Exactly 25,000 trees

What changes happened because of Sadiman’s reforestation efforts?

• The local community became more dependent on bottled water.

• The area turned into a tourist destination with luxury hotels.

• The hills became dry and more prone to landslides.

• Water sources were restored, landslides were reduced, and the local ecosystem improved.

• The government replaced the trees with palm oil plantations.

What does the word ‘grassroots’ mean in the context of Sadiman’s story?

• A government-led environmental campaign

• An action taken by people with high social status

• A movement started by ordinary people from the community

• A reforestation program funded by large companies

• A farming method using only grass-based crops

Do you think ordinary people can protect the environment? What does Sadiman’s story suggest?

• No, only scientists and environmentalists can protect the environment.

• No, environmental protection must be handled by the government alone.

• Yes, but only if they have a lot of money and formal education.

• Yes, Sadiman shows that even one ordinary person can make a big impact.

• No, because one person's effort is never enough to cause real change.

Which of the following is an example of how ordinary people can protect the environment, based on Sadiman’s story?

• Writing scientific journals on climate change

• Building a dam to control water flow

• Using personal time and effort to plant trees and restore nature

• Working in a big environmental organization

• Creating advertisements for eco-friendly products

What is the best meaning of the word reforestation as used in a reading text about environmental action?

• The act of cleaning rivers from pollution

• The process of turning a forest into farmland

• The planting of trees to replace lost or destroyed forests

• The cutting down of trees for building materials

• The study of trees and forest animals

What does the word “spring” most likely mean in the sentence: "He noticed that the springs around his village were drying up."?

• A season between winter and summer

• A type of jumping movement

• A coiled metal object used in machines

• A natural source of water that flows from the ground

• An act of starting something suddenly

What does the word “grassroots” most likely mean in the phrase “grassroots environmental action”?

• Environmental efforts led by scientists and government officials

• Programs designed by large international organizations

• Actions taken by ordinary people in a community

• A type of farming method that uses grass as the main crop

• Technology-based solutions for environmental problems

What does the word “ecosystem” most likely mean in the sentence: "His efforts have... revived the local ecosystem."?

• A system used to manage farming equipment

• A government program for environmental education

• A community of living things and their environment working together

• A type of technology for saving energy

• A forest that has been turned into a national park