The Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) based in Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte joined the tree growing activity spearheaded by the Provincial Agriculture and Fishery Council (PAFC) at the coastal area of Barangay San Antonio, Manukan of Zamboanga del Norte on February 16.
The Municipal Agriculture, Fishery Council members from different municipalities of Zamboanga del Norte and other stakeholders joined the efforts of PAFC in promoting coastal conservation and sustainability through a tree growing activity along the coastal area of Zamboanga del Norte.
A total of fifty-four (54) council members-planters participated in the said activity and planted 250 seedlings of Bitaog, Balok-balok and Narra species.
Beach Forest plays an important role in coastal ecosystem as it prevents coastal erosion, protects the local residents from the effects of strong winds and storms otherwise known as Greenbelts. In addition, restoration of beach areas improves wildlife habitat connectivity and supports biodiversity conservation.
(Source: DENR Zamboanga Peninsula Facebook page)