Tree planting is the process of transplanting tree seedlings, usually for forestry, land reclamation or landscaping purposes. Trees are not just for beautification, they also provide many benefits to people. In addition, it averts the harsh effects of climate change, which we have seen in the form of typhoons, landslides, monsoon rains and erratic weather conditions.
The Community Extension Services (CES) initiated this tree planting activity in Brgy. San Francisco, Lipa City, Batangas on 10 February 2023. It is spearheaded by Dr Josephine P. Dasig, head of the Community Extension Services (CES).
The team planted a total of 450 mahogany saplings that will serve as a perimeter fence to protect the land. Despite the scorching sun, the student volunteers enjoyed planting trees.
Other personnel involved in this activity are Engr. Alvin Santos, Head, and Randy Isnari, Safety Officer, both from the Safety and Health Department; Maria Loida S. Benosa, Programme Assistant, Community Extension Services and President, Employees Welfare Association (EWA); Engr. Aileen Galvez, Pollution Control Officer;
Joyen Magno, Laboratory Assistant; Alvin Simon, Security Officer; and Arnold Solero, Housekeeper.
Student volunteers from the School of Aviation, namely: Aljun B. Asug, Paolo Potenciano, Christian Suan and James Lemuel Valenzuela, BSAMT students and Chebe Caballes and Jordan Undag, BSAVT; College of Arts and Sciences, namely: Adbul-Jamier M. Isnari, AB Political Science; CES Coordinating Council (CCC) Joshua Alvares, BS Criminology; College of Engineering, namely; Jack Omega, Renz Villafranca, Alec Ugaban, and Christian Ativor, BS Aeronautical; and the College of Maritime Education, namely; Vincent Eugen A. Loyola, Van William O. Argote, Justin U. Gonzaga, and CJark Jedricj A. Dadap.
It was a great experience to do this activity. It also gives an opportunity to those students who have a personal commitment to save Mother Nature.
