PGBh intensifies its tree-growing drive

The Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh), through the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) has
intensified its drive for the tree-growing activities by strongly inviting the banking institutions in Tagbilaran City,
Bohol Limestones Corporation (BLC), and Parish Pastoral Councils to be partners with the provincial government in
advancing its environmental sustainability.

Provincial Agriculturist Liza M. Quirog in her invitation letters said to work jointly with others by integrating
the tree-growing activities in their Corporate Social Responsibility programs and community development
initiatives, we could easily achieve the goals in this endeavor.

Quirog added that this initiative of the provincial government is to affirm the state’s policy to protect and
advance the people’s right to a balance and healthful ecology in harmony with nature, and in recognition of the
critical role of trees in ecological stability, climate resilience, food security, and community well-being.

She emphasized that the steadfast support to this initiative will present an opportunity for the institutions to
demonstrate environmental leadership, strengthen community engagement, and reinforce public trust through a
visible and meaningful contribution to sustainable development in Bohol as the country’s first and only UNESCO
Island Geopark.

The provincial agriculturist bared that in anticipation of this initiative, the OPA, through its established plant
nurseries in Del Carmen Sur; Macaas, Tubigon; and Gabi, Ubay have made available a diverse selection of quality
fruit-bearing tree seedlings for planting and dispersal activities.

The available seedlings include: Mango, Chestnut, Starfruit, Avocado, Coffee, Pomelo, Santol, Guava, Atis,
Tambis, Jackfruit, Cacao, Lemon, Guyabano, Rambutan, Lomboy, Marang, Mulberry, Lemonsito, Lime, Magicfruit,
Mangosteen, Lanzones, Durian, Tamarind, and Chicos, that can be given for the purpose of dispersal through first
come-first served basis under Provincial Ordinance No. 2020-004. By Atoy Cosap