Dinagat Islands Joins Int’l Day of Forest Celebration

The province of Dinagat Islands joined the world in the celebration of the International Day of Forest through a tree planting activity conducted on March 20, 2018 along Kabisig Highway connecting Mahayahay Junction to Capitol Site in San Jose town.

This year’s celebration of the International Day of Forest is anchored on the theme, “Forests for Sustainable Cities, Lets promote a greener, healthier and happier place to live in.”

The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) initiated the planting of 1,010 seedlings of Agoho tree most commonly known as “Pine Tree” and the simultaneous tree planting activity in the municipalities of Cagdianao, Dinagat, Libjo and Basilisa.

The activity was also part of the flagship program of Governor Glenda B. Ecleo’s Verde Dinagat Highway that aims to promote a green community from the municipality of Cagdianao to Loreto.

Around 500 employees from the national line agencies, civil society organizations, cooperatives, people’s organizations, and Provincial Capitol employees took part in the said activity. (PIO-Dinagat Islands/PIA-Dinagat Islands)