Pugad Lawin Northview Chapter Plant 360 Native Trees in Sierra Madres

17 Aug 2024, UP Laguna Quezon Land Grant, Siniloan, Laguna. On August 17, 2024, the Pugad Lawin Northview Chapter & XYLs, in collaboration with FEED Living Legacy Partner University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB), planted 360 indigenous trees in Siniloan, Laguna, foothills of the start of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range.

The tree planting event was part of PUGAD LAWIN Northview Chapter’s broader efforts to contribute to the environmental restoration of the Sierra Madre region, as part of its broader advocacy towards ecological conservation, community development and livelihood provision – and to buttress the capability of the Sierra Madres’ protection against annual typhoons.

The seedlings planted during this event were curated by local communities from around Barangay Maunlad and surrounding villages, who have been trained to collect wildlings and propagate in the land grant nurseries; these seedlings symbolize the collective effort of local communities and partners of FEED and UPLB, to protect and restore the Sierra Madres’ forest resilience and the communities that depend on it.

The PUGADLAWIN-Northview chapter’s initiative serves as an inspiring example of how grassroots organizations can lead the way in environmental conservation.

Agro-forestry fruit and flowering species planted were, namely: 50 wild rambutan, 50 Kupang, 50 Lipote, 50 Akdang, 50 Marang, 50 balitbitan and 60 Apitong sourced from within the mountain range – native to the Philippines, providing sustenance for all life forms, especially the natural propagator bats, birds, bees.

*Led by Forester Reynaldo Lorida (Head of Land Grant), facilitated by site preparation, planting and monitoring team: Jayrowell Abellana, Randy Velina, Benjie Velina, Allan Libarnes, Gilbert Ryan Ella, Kiko Manzanilla Roger Glipo, Rose Bocado, Ian Beatriz, Ken Romaraog, Darwin Bacasen and Rodante Rasay.

Thank you Pugad Lawin and forestry team*, May the Forest be with you Always!

GPS Coordinates & Photo Journal (by FEED)

Photo Collage (Provided by Pugad Lawin Northview Chapter)

FEED considers 3 major factors when designing and implementing a collaborative tree-planting activity with the public at large, whether for public/private oranizations, schools or individuals:

  1. It is necessary to only plant native/indigenous/endemic trees because these species are already adjusted to the local climate and pest resilience in that particular  location;
  2. FEED conducts planting only on site with constant and committed displays of strong local community involvement and leadership. Aside from the direct ecological benefits, this also serves as an alternative livelihood for local communities; and
  3. Tree planting is one of the easiest things to carry out, but the maintenance of  seedlings anywhere from 3-5 years onwards, as well as their protection and ensuring their survival requires special attention, patience and skills.  FEED also continues to study and research and be prepared for shifting planting seasons, as it is very beneficial to plant during the rainy season due to high survival of the seedlings. High humidity level and rain lessen the mortality rate of the planted trees in their infancy and youth.

Thank you Pugad Lawin Northview Chapter for your outstanding commitment to the environment and community support, May the Forest be with you Always!

About Pugad Lawin

PUGAD LAWIN PHILIPPINES, INC. (PLPI), chartered in 1971, is a non-stock, non-profit NGO composed of socio-civic leaders, professionals, businessmen and other volunteers.

MISSION

  • To form a self-reliant organization in order to guide and assist and participate
    in uplifting the moral, cultural and social values and economic conditions of the
    people especially the less privileged;
  • To encourage love of God and country, sense of duty, good citizenship and
    civic consciousness;
  • To unite the members and families in a bond of friendship, fellowship, mutual
    respect and understanding;
  • To cooperate with the government in carrying out self-help programs for the
    benefit of the majority of our countrymen;
  • To acquire, own and operate communication facilities and such other systems
    for the use of its members in their civic activities especially during calamities,
    emergencies and public disturbances.

VISION
To develop a new generation of selfless, productive and honorable Filipinos who are
bonded by patriotism, good citizenship, fairness and volunteerism.

Founded in 1989, PUGAD LAWIN-NORTHVIEW CHAPTER (PLN) is the 62nd chapter of Pugad Lawin Philippines, Inc. In its commitment to service, it has undertaken socio-civic projects which greatly benefitted the marginalized sector of the community. Its projects included medical-dental missions, Gawad Kalinga housing, community development and beautification, book donation, high school scholarship, medals and financial awards to honor graduates, Operation Tule, blood donation, disaster relief, anti-flu and anti-rabies vaccinations, anti-drug abuse seminars, anti-dengue fumigation, outreach, livelihood seminars and the community Christmas tree. PLN is one of the leading chapters of PLPI—it being a perennial recipient of the mother organization’s Hall of Fame for the Most Outstanding Chapter and the Most Outstanding Community Project Awards.

This August, the group embarked on a CARE for the ENVIRONMENT project by planting 360 indigenous trees at the Laguna-Quezon Land Grant in Siniloan, Laguna. The activity was led by Jose Enrico Santos, Chapter President, and Moses Rey Tunac, CARE Chairman, with Albert Cumlat, Daniel Dizon, Hermie Doctor, Monette Doctor, Raul
Esquivias, Sput Esquivias, Robert Garcia, Amon Ladeza, Ver Laxa, Jose Malang, Ely Santos, Martin Tunac, Imelda Tunac, Jean Paula Lucero, Lito Cadorna, Tess Dizon, Bing
Calvelo, Apollo Robles, Franz Martin Vera Cruz, Ferdinand Alarilla, Emmanuel Angeles,
Antonio Calvelo, Fernando Go, John Christian Laxa, Ramon Sucaldito, Mario Tongson,
Timothy Christian Ricafort and Ana Aurelia Santos.

PUGAD LAWIN-NORTHVIEW CHAPTER aims to sustain this worthy project in the coming
years as its contribution for a “greener future.”

Contact Details:

PUGAD LAWIN PHILIPPINES, INC.

PUGAD LAWIN-NORTHVIEW CHAPTER

For more details, visit: https://www.facebook.com/pl.northview.1 or https://www.facebook.com/groups/379446848743853/

On Carbon Sequestration – How Much CO2 can our trees absorb?

Trees are often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth” as they are able to store carbon and produce oxygen, which is essential to many life forms. Trees also stabilise soil and reduce air temperature and humidity, whilst also reducing flooding and improving water quality. Without trees, most fauna and flora would not survive, what more humans?

It is widely accepted that a typical tree can absorb around 22 kilograms of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year when in fully grown status, meaning that saplings, seedlings and younger trees – whether mangroves or primary or secondary forest trees – absorb around half, so conservatively say 11 kgs per year (also widely used by most international forestry agencies around the world).

So, over a lifetime of a tropical tree (100 years), one tree can absorb around 1 tonne of CO2. Although this figure seems large, it should be measured in perspective: to date we humans generate around 40 billions tonnes of CO2 each year on Earth. Which means, that we need to plant 40 billion trees annually to offset these emissions.

NATURE IS SPEAKING (Narrated by Julia Roberts)

What can I do to stop climate change?

“As the world warms, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense, sea levels are rising, prolonged droughts are putting pressure on food crops, and many animal and plant species are being driven to extinction. It’s hard to imagine what we as individuals can do to resolve a problem of this scale and severity.

The good news: We are not alone. People, communities, cities, businesses, schools, faith groups and other organizations are taking action. We’re fighting like our lives depend on it — because they do.

In a world of more than seven billion people, each of us is a drop in the bucket. But with enough drops, we can fill any bucket.” –  David Suzuki

Check out some of the ways you can take more climate change action.

For example, Climate Action groups are the local solution to a global crisis. Right now people just like you are coming together to develop practical, local solutions and make their towns and cities more climate-friendly. Are you ready to join them? Find out what’s happening near you.

More here: https://friendsoftheearth.uk/climate-change/what-can-I-do-to-stop-climate-change

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Contact FEED

In 2015, the Philippine government submitted to the United Nations the country’s commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The country committed to reduce its carbon emissions by 70 percent by 2030. The carbon dioxide reductions will come from the sectors of energy, transport, waste, forestry and industry.  Join us!  Help us reverse the Earth’s “hothouse climate” tipping point.

Tree-Planting with FEED

Contact us at FEED for more details, to join our regular activities or to design your own tree-nurturing event: info@feed.org.ph or call/text +63 (0)917 552 4722.

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