Instead of planting a tree, let us save first our existing forests and trees!

We are not saying that planting tree is bad. Of all actions that we can take to help regulate the global climate, planting trees is the easiest and most fulfilling for communities. However, studies shown that older trees such as those found in San Agustin have greater potential to store carbon than young or newly-planted forests. They actively covert CO2 in the air into their trunks, branches and leaves. Hence, they can be our best partners not only in climate mitigation but also in protecting our biodiversity, our nature, indigenous people around the area and the municipality’s eco-tourism. We encourage everyone to join the campaign to protect the remaining acacia trees in Brgy. San Agustin. Every signature counts!