Duty. Opportunity. Honor. Three bold things that build up a hero. Three simple words that describe a bigger meaning of sacrifice. Three words of value that project volunteerism. The newly deputized Deputy Environment and Natural Resources Officers (DENROs) of Benguet and Region 1 were recognized by their respective partners. In Benguet, 27 out of 38 continue reading : An Occasion to Stand Proud

The Jaime V. Ongpin Foundation Inc. continues to provide opportunities to strengthen practical skills needed for the project’s sustainability. On December 13, 2016, training on the operation and maintenance of the Amburayan River Project Website was conducted. Facilitated by the Linkage Web developer, this was participated by the JVOFI project staff, DENR-EMB (MIS Section) of continue reading : Teaching Minds, Building Wisdom

Monitoring of Trees Planted November’s main activity was the quarterly monitoring of trees planted in the different areas of the Upper and Lower Amburayan River Basin. The activity covered the seedlings planted last June to September 2016 where a total of 13,250 assorted fruit bearing and forest seedlings were planted in 9.4 hectares.  Calliandra, fire continue reading : Making Trees Count

Training for Sustainability Knowledge comes in with understanding, realization and awareness. These three combined with proper training and experience leads to excellence. As one of the training’s goal, community involvement is essential because it is one of the major contributors in community development, specifically reforestation activities.  It encourages communities to establish their own nurseries to continue reading : Planting the Right Knowledge

Strengthened Partnership on Reforestation Save. Enhance. Enrich. Three words that maintain a strong intention, make a big impact and create a massive change. This thought comes in with planting with a purpose—planting for a better future. The ongoing Amburayan River project continues to bring another call to increase the greens within the watershed and the continue reading : Greens for a Better Future