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KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato โ€“ The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 12 has urged the public to plant trees as the country celebrates this yearโ€™s Philippine Arbor Day on June 25.
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DENR-12 Assistant Region Director for Management Services Forester Mamutur D. Cariga said on Friday, June 24 that public should take part in various greening activities to promote a healthy environment.
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โ€œWe are doing this for the present and future generations. DENR is only the lead agency in protecting, managing and developing the countryโ€™s environment and natural resources and we cannot do this without your help,โ€ ARD Cariga said.
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Joined by almost 300 partners, the DENR-12 on Friday has started planting 1,800 bamboos, fruits, and indigenous tree seedlings in some areas in Soccsksargen Region ahead of the Philippine Arbor Day celebration on Saturday.
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According to the reports of DENR-12 field offices, 650 tree seedlings were planted by PENRO Sultan Kudarat; 100 by PENRO Sarangani; 300 by CENRO Glan; 100 by CENRO Kiamba; and 650 by CENRO General Santos City.
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Over a thousand seedlings are also expected to be planted in other areas across the region tomorrow in line with the Philippine Arbor Day celebration. | With report and photos from DENR-12 designated information officers.
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