Tree plantation established in Albay

By Rhaydz B. Barcia

Nov 28, 2024 12:05 am

MANITO, Albay — The Energy Development Corp. (EDC), in partnership with Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO), and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), has established an arboretum here in an effort to mitigate the effects of climate change in the area.

Arboretum is where a collection of native trees, shrubs, herbaceous trees are to be cultivated for the purpose of reforesting the geothermal complex to protect biodiversity and regenerate indigenous trees here.

ALBAY ARBORETUM Officials of the Energy Development Corp., the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and the Forest Cooperation Organization from Korea pose for a photo opportunity after the launching of an arboretum at the EDC Bacon-Manito Geothermal Project in Cabacongan village, Manito, Albay. The project seeks to restore forests as a first step toward mitigating the effects of climate change in the area. PHOTO BY RHAYDZ BARCIA

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