Children`s Forest Program in Quezon Province and Capalonga, Camarines Norte

Children Forest Program in Quezon Province and Capalonga, Camarines Norte

Year Started	1992
Name of Coordinators	Ms. Maribeth N. Reboton, Mr. Ronaldo Sarmiento
Activities	Annual tree planting of indigenous species of trees Planting of mangrove propagules along the coastal areas Promotes vermicomposting or the production of compost through the cultured earthworms. Organizes seminars/workshops involving the school children and parents. Establishment of Tree Museum in schools` mini-forest. Establishment of organic vegetable garden for school feeding program. Cultural exchange programs with school children, local community, and Japanese supporters.
Project Impact	Increase in the number of vegetation cover in the CFP schools and nearby communities. Increase of awareness on environmental conservation among the school children. Decrease in the volume of wastes in the CFP schools and in the adjacent communities. Inspire the CFP member schools and local communities. Foster friendship between Filipino and Japanese community.
Number of Schools	1,141 schools (total number in the Philippines)