Children`s Forest Program in Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino Province, and Isabela

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Children`s Forest Program in Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino Province, and Isabela

Year Started 1993
Name of Coordinators Dr. Mario G. Lopez and Mr. Jose Ildefonso
Activities
  • Annual tree planting of indigenous species of trees
  •  Proper waste management emphasizing the importance of 3Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle)
  • Seminar/workshop and nature camps
Project Impact
  • Established mini-forest within the 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
  • Enforcement of strict penalties to the owners of stray animals that damaged the planted seedlings.
Heading 1,141 Schools (total number in the Philippines)