PGLU Organizes Community PanTREE
By: Diana E. Jutba, GPC-ENRO | Photos By: GPC-ENRO | Date: April 26, 2021
In celebration of Earth Day, the Provincial Government of La Union through the Environment and Natural Resources Office (PG-ENRO) piloted the “Community PanTREE” in front of the Old SP Building, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union on April 26, 2021.
The said community panTREE distributes forest and fruit-bearing seedlings in exchange of forest and fruit-bearing seeds. Seedlings available are tamarind, chico, kawayan, narra, anonas, chessa, guyabano, breadfruit, rambutan, atis, and golden shower.
Several employees of the Provincial Government of La Union have availed the said service with 137 seedlings distributed in total. PG-ENRO aims to replicate the said program province wide on the onset of the rainy season.
In accordance with the Earth Day theme, “Restore Our Earth,” the Community PanTree ended on May 7, 2021 but was envisioned to be replicated in various areas of the province.
