Plant tree saplings instead of seedling for better survival - DENR
Posted on | Monday, 25 April 2011 | No Comments
by Redjie Cawis
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is recommending the planting of saplings rather than seedlings in urbanized areas like Baguio City for better chances of survival.
DENR regional executive director Clarence Baguilat explained that although it is more expensive, they are recommending tree saplings as the impact can be seen immediately especially for beautification purposes in places like Metro Manila. He said saplings are also good for environmental protection.
Baguilat is also recommending that saplings be planted in the city’s central business district and parks as part of the National Greening Program of the government.
At the moment the DENR has started tree seedling and saplings production for the more than three million trees to be planted under the NGP in the Cordillera Region. The NGP is a priority project of President Benigno Aquino III to plant trees nationwide. *( JDP/RC-PIA CAR)
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is recommending the planting of saplings rather than seedlings in urbanized areas like Baguio City for better chances of survival.
DENR regional executive director Clarence Baguilat explained that although it is more expensive, they are recommending tree saplings as the impact can be seen immediately especially for beautification purposes in places like Metro Manila. He said saplings are also good for environmental protection.
Baguilat is also recommending that saplings be planted in the city’s central business district and parks as part of the National Greening Program of the government.
At the moment the DENR has started tree seedling and saplings production for the more than three million trees to be planted under the NGP in the Cordillera Region. The NGP is a priority project of President Benigno Aquino III to plant trees nationwide. *( JDP/RC-PIA CAR)
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