The Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) in Barotac Nuevo conducted a Mangrove Planting Activity on March 2, 2024 at Sitio Lamintao, Brgy. Talisay, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo. It is in line with the celebration of the World Seagrass Day.

A total of three hundred (300) Bakauan (Rhizophora spp) seedlings were planted within the .15 hectares (1500 sq. m.) portion of the 37.7 hectares CY 2017 Enhanced National Greening Program (e-NGP) site at Brgy. Lanas and Talisay in Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo.

Participants include officers from the Tactical Operation Group 6 of the Philippine Air Force (PAF), 62nd Special Action Company, 6th Action Battalion of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF), 552nd Engineer Construction Battalion, 53rd Engineer Brigade of the Philippine Army, and members of the Barangay Council and Bantay Dagat of Brgy. Talisay. The number of volunteers in the activity reached thirty-six (36) individuals.

“Mangroves play a crucial role in our wetlands by playing host to different animal species and at the same time, serving as natural barriers that keep communities safe during typhoons and flooding. Let us join hands in protecting our mangrove forests and help expand their cover in our wetlands,” said Regional Executive Director Livino B. Duran.

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Published: 04 April 2024