This could be in the news forum, but i'd like the filipinos to see this, and plant a tree or two again when we can. It is both sad and encouraging.
Why native trees?
Published February 7, 2018, 10:00 PM
By Flor G. Tarriela
At a recent typhoon that hit Metro Manila on the way to Tagaytay, I noticed many fallen trees, Acacia and Tulip trees. Later I found out these fallen trees were actually “alien” trees and not native to the Philippines.
But wonder of wonders in typhoon Ondoy, a Dita tree stood tall and saved 36 lives in Quezon City! The Dita tree, like most native trees is a survivor tree. I’m happy that a few years back, FINEX together with MNTC Rod Franco had the project of greening NLEX with Dita trees, now fully grown.
What’s with native trees? Native trees adapt naturally to its local surrounding such as the micro-organism in soil, thus more resilient, that they don’t topple easily. Just like us locals, we don’t get upset stomach immediately from drinking local water or eating local food as foreigners do.
Mr. Oscar Lopez, Chairman Emeritus of Lopez Holdings, says that sometime back, the Philippines had 94% cover with forests. In 1945 it was still 66% or 2/3 covered...
https://business.mb.com.ph/2018/02/07/why-native-trees/
Why native trees?
Published February 7, 2018, 10:00 PM
By Flor G. Tarriela
At a recent typhoon that hit Metro Manila on the way to Tagaytay, I noticed many fallen trees, Acacia and Tulip trees. Later I found out these fallen trees were actually “alien” trees and not native to the Philippines.
But wonder of wonders in typhoon Ondoy, a Dita tree stood tall and saved 36 lives in Quezon City! The Dita tree, like most native trees is a survivor tree. I’m happy that a few years back, FINEX together with MNTC Rod Franco had the project of greening NLEX with Dita trees, now fully grown.
What’s with native trees? Native trees adapt naturally to its local surrounding such as the micro-organism in soil, thus more resilient, that they don’t topple easily. Just like us locals, we don’t get upset stomach immediately from drinking local water or eating local food as foreigners do.
Mr. Oscar Lopez, Chairman Emeritus of Lopez Holdings, says that sometime back, the Philippines had 94% cover with forests. In 1945 it was still 66% or 2/3 covered...
https://business.mb.com.ph/2018/02/07/why-native-trees/