DENR sets 44 Calabarzon tree-planting sites for Arbor Day

LUCENA CITY, Quezon – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has lined up tree-planting activities in 44 sites across the Calabarzon region in observance of Arbor Day on Wednesday.

In a report, DENR-Calabarzon said the planting sites are distributed across the region, with Cavite having 8, Laguna 2, Batangas 9, Rizal 3, and Quezon 22.

“From the ridges of Rizal to the coastal shores of Quezon, the DENR Calabarzon, alongside our dedicated PENROs (Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office) and CENROs (Community Environment and Natural Resources Office), local government units, and eco-volunteers, is getting our hands dirty and hitting the ground running!” the DENR-Calabarzon said in a post on their Facebook.

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The agency described the Arbor Day observance as “more than just a celebration of our trees—it is a collective call to action to protect our environment, restore our watersheds, and combat climate change right here in our communities.”

“Because every seedling we plant today is a legacy of clean air, stable soil, and a healthier ecosystem for the next generation. But the work doesn’t stop here—nurturing them is a year-round commitment!” the DENR emphasized.

Arbor Day is observed nationwide through tree-planting activities and other environmental initiatives.

Its annual observance every June 25 was institutionalized through Proclamation No. 643, signed in 2004.

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The proclamation underscored the importance of setting aside one day each year for tree planting to help promote a healthier ecosystem and encourage environmental stewardship among the public.

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It also calls on citizens from all sectors of society to take part in tree-planting and forest conservation efforts.

Government agencies, local government units, schools, and civic groups regularly join the annual observance by planting seedlings in parks, campuses, watersheds, and reforestation areas across the country./coa

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