CENRO promotes native trees
Tacloban City, Leyte — The City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) of Tacloban City has been steadfast in promoting the planting of native tree species, reinforcing efforts to protect biodiversity and bolster the city’s environmental resilience.
In collaboration with both government and private organizations, CENRO continues to support tree planting and nurturing activities. These initiatives emphasize the importance of using native trees that are naturally adapted to local conditions, making them more likely to survive, require less maintenance, and offer better support for local wildlife.
Photo shows a group of volunteers in a forested area holding seedlings and a banner during a tree-planting activity.
Native species for Eastern Visayas
Forester Marito Barillo of CENRO highlighted the office’s assistance in tree-planting activities across various parts of the city, promoting species such as: