ZAMBOANGA MAYOR Beng Climaco urged residents to plant more trees and beautify their yards and surroundings and at the same time help air pollution.
In an interview with the Zamboanga Post, Climaco explained that trees give off oxygen which is beneficial to health, especially at this time the country is fighting the coronavirus pandemic – a deadly respiratory disease that had killed over 504,000 around the world with more than 10 million infected.
She said just recently, the Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR) distributed forest and fruit tree seedlings to barangay officials and environmentalists who participated in the observance of Arbor Day - an activity in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant trees.
They planted the seedlings in Pasonanca and Zambowood, according to Climaco, who lauded those who joined the tree planting.
She said the “greening program” was based on the OCENR's “Family Approach Greening at Home Project” where families are enjoined to engage in planting activities in their respective vacant spaces with expected vital impact for health and wellness of communities.
Climaco said Zamboanga remains one of the best cities in the country that have thick vegetation and forests whose mountains are covered with greens because of the strict environmental laws the local government is enforcing, and the natural love of Zamboangueños for their surroundings.
She said aside from trees, residents can also start growing their own vegetable garden either in their backyards or in containers, adding, it can save money on monthly food bill.
Gardening is also a natural stress reliever because being outside in the fresh air and sunshine can improve mood and make one feel rejuvenated and happy, according to Climaco, citing the benefit of growing a vegetable garden.
She said during the weeks Zamboanga was in a strict quarantine measure, residents resorted to planting vegetable and ornamental plants, and even various barter sites on Facebook offer plants in exchange for food items and groceries. “Let us plants trees and grow our own vegetable garden and we feel happy by what we do,” Climaco said.
Climaco’s modest house in Santa Maria is also adorned with various species of plants and trees which are home to different birds. (Zamboanga Post)
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In an interview with the Zamboanga Post, Climaco explained that trees give off oxygen which is beneficial to health, especially at this time the country is fighting the coronavirus pandemic – a deadly respiratory disease that had killed over 504,000 around the world with more than 10 million infected.
She said just recently, the Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR) distributed forest and fruit tree seedlings to barangay officials and environmentalists who participated in the observance of Arbor Day - an activity in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant trees.
They planted the seedlings in Pasonanca and Zambowood, according to Climaco, who lauded those who joined the tree planting.
She said the “greening program” was based on the OCENR's “Family Approach Greening at Home Project” where families are enjoined to engage in planting activities in their respective vacant spaces with expected vital impact for health and wellness of communities.
Climaco said Zamboanga remains one of the best cities in the country that have thick vegetation and forests whose mountains are covered with greens because of the strict environmental laws the local government is enforcing, and the natural love of Zamboangueños for their surroundings.
She said aside from trees, residents can also start growing their own vegetable garden either in their backyards or in containers, adding, it can save money on monthly food bill.
Gardening is also a natural stress reliever because being outside in the fresh air and sunshine can improve mood and make one feel rejuvenated and happy, according to Climaco, citing the benefit of growing a vegetable garden.
She said during the weeks Zamboanga was in a strict quarantine measure, residents resorted to planting vegetable and ornamental plants, and even various barter sites on Facebook offer plants in exchange for food items and groceries. “Let us plants trees and grow our own vegetable garden and we feel happy by what we do,” Climaco said.
Climaco’s modest house in Santa Maria is also adorned with various species of plants and trees which are home to different birds. (Zamboanga Post)
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