RAFI launches book on Visayan trees

Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) will launch a book entitled  “Manual on Native Trees in the Visayas” on July 24 at 2 p.m. at the  Plenary Hall of Eduardo Aboitiz Development Studies Center, Cebu City.

“Manual of Native Trees in the Visayas” is a compilation of 101 native  trees found in the Visayas.

The featured native trees are presented alphabetically by family with  detailed photos and descriptions that include their official names,  scientific names, local names, methods of propagation, and uses.

Readers are provided with a glossary to help them understand technical  words, as well as practical tips on planting and taking care of  seedlings.

Through this reference material, RAFI hopes to raise awareness on and  appreciation of the region’s indigenous tree species and promote  efforts towards preserving our natural forest heritage and mobilize  people to plant and nurture their own native trees.

The publication was conceptualized to contribute to the achievement of  Goal 7 of the Millennium Development Goals, which is to ensure  environmental sustainability by reversing the loss of environmental  resources.

Copies of the book are sold for P2,500 each at the Eduardo Aboitiz  Development Studies Center, 35 Lopez Jaena St., Cebu City.

GREENIN Philippines Program is a program under the Integrated  Development focus area of RAFI, addressing the foundations needed to  develop successful communities. Its other focus areas include  Micro-finance & Entrepreneurship, Culture & Heritage, Leadership &  Citizenship, and Education.

For more information about the book and the GREENIN Philippines  Program, please contact 418-7234 loc. 515 and look for Noel Fornolles,  or visit www.rafi.org.ph/greenin-philippines or  www.facebook.com/rafi.org.ph, or follow @rafiorgph on Twitter.