Tree planting season ends but forest protection activities still on

Planting season may be over this year but it does not mean the end of our forest protection activities.

The City Environment and Parks Management Office led by Atty. Rhenan Diwas said schools, organizations and groups may still proceed with their environmental activities as the city’s forest and tree maintenance program is year-round.

CEPMO Forestry Division Head Floro Bastian said that in lieu of tree planting activities which is only done during the wet season, groups may engage in tree tending and ring weeding sessions to care for the seedlings planted earlier.

CEPMO Asst. Dept. Head Marivic Empizo said a total of 12,850 tree seedlings had been planted in various tree planting activities coordinated with their office.

For scheduling and coordination, groups may get in touch with the CEPMO Forestry Division at 09105328139. – Aileen P. Refuerzo