Children`s Forest Program in Davao del Norte and Compostela Valley

Year Started	1992
Name of Coordinator	Ms. Maylyn Abubo and Ms. Catherine M. Solacito
Activities	Annual tree planting of local species of trees like narra and lauan to support the school`s biodiversity. Distribute school supplies and reading materials as part of the environmental education campaign. Educating the school children through proper waste management emphasizing the 3 R`s (reduce, reuse and recycle). Compost production through cultured earthworms involving the school children. The harvested compost is applied to the school gardens and planted trees under the CFP. Conduct Organic Fermentation workshop to support “Gulayan sa Paaralan” Program or School`s Garden Program. Conduct Environmental Art Workshop and symposium about environmental awareness and biodiversity.
Project Impact	Established mini-forest within the community and school vicinity which serves as playground of the school children and protection against disasters like typhoons Increase of awareness on environmental conservation and protection among the school children and residents of the communities School children are empowered on environmental awareness and food security by growing their own food in school and at home.
Number of Schools	1,141 schools (total number in the Philippines)