Walking and biking for forest protection
The province of Rizal has commemorated Arbor Day, in the last seven years, through a fun walk to raise funds for forest rehabilitation. This year, some 2,000 participants joined the activity. During the event, a memorandum of agreement was signed among stakeholders who committed to implement the USAID-developed Lawin Forest and Biodiversity Protection system.Mayor Rex Manuel Tanjuatco of Tanay reiterated the city’s strong commitment to protect the remaining natural forest in the municipality, located in Barangay Sta. Ines-- a significant site since this was where Lawin was first implemented.
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