COS conducts tree planting activity to celebrate Earth Month

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COS conducts tree planting activity to celebrate Earth Month

In celebration of Earth Month and Earth Day, with the theme "Invest in Our Planet", the CatSU-College of Science in collaboration with Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere (CARE) Philippines, TJORI Foundation, CatSU Extension Services, and CatSU Center for Island Climate Change Solutions organized a series of tree planting activities to nurture the environment of the island province.

The tree planting series was kicked off on April 21, 2023, in Barangay Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes, and was actively participated by a number of CatSU Department Chairpersons, faculty members, and staff, as well as partner-volunteers such as the Brgy. Buenavista Women Volunteers, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Office (MDRRMO), and Local Government Unit of Bato, and other officials.

As part of the University's Rehabilitation and Disaster Preparedness program, the organizers came up with the series of tree planting events to raise awareness about environmental conservation and take concrete actions to protect the planet. The organizers worked with partner organizations to secure necessary permits, including the determination of the number and types of trees to be planted.

Prior to the event, the organizers prepared the site by clearing any debris, tilling the soil, and marking the areas where the trees will be planted. CatSU officials provided a brief orientation, explaining the importance of tree planting, demonstrating proper planting techniques, and emphasizing the ecological benefits.

Participants worked together to dig holes, carefully plant the saplings, and backfill the soil around the roots, ensuring that the trees are planted at the appropriate depth and properly supported with soil to encourage healthy growth.

CatSU President, Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza, who is also actively involved as Adviser of the Catanduanes Clean and Green Movement, commended the efforts of the CatSU community in this undertaking.

"We need to protect the environment while pursuing economic development for our country," the President said.

CatSU is known for its environment-friendly practices such as tree planting, coastal clean-up, waste segregation, and other allied activities, being a green University. The University extended its gratitude to the benefactor of narra seedlings who earlier donated the seedlings to Dr. Azanza.

The University aims to continue advocating for environment-friendly practices to protect and nurture the environment.  #CIV