JHMC plants trees in Tublay

By Zyrelle A. Del Prado

TUBLAY, Benguet – The John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC) conducted its tree-planting activity here June 24 in observance of Arbor Day.
    Tree planting was held within Tublay communal forest Parcel IV at Timoc,  Daclan.
    Before the activity, the JHMC-Environment Management Division (EMD) personnel briefed participants on a few reminders like being mindful of the growing saplings in the area.
    This is because the communal forest where the tree planting was held serves as a production site in which naturally germinated seedlings and saplings found there are gathered for regreening activities.
    Participants were informed of the conditions of the Benguet pine trees to be planted.
    Among Benguet pine trees, there is a need to follow proper planting procedure to ensure survival of seedlings.
    Volunteers who participated in the activity included JHMC personnel, interns, and external stakeholders.
    Approximately, a total of 600 Benguet pines was planted by participants.
    This initiative for tree planting has been conducted annually by JHMC with the institutionalization of the Philippine Arbor Day through Proclamation No. 643 in 2004.
    This effort conforms with the corporation's environmental sustainability and development objectives as well as its duty as the primary steward of Camp John Hay.