Wednesday, March 28, 2007 Conversion of Botanical Garden mulled
HOW about a butterfly sanctuary, herbal garden and aviary in Baguio City's most frequented parks?
Because it is located in an area far from the central business district (CBD) and where pine trees still abound, Baguio Councilor Daniel Fariñas said accredited non-government organizations (NGOs) could convert a portion of the Botanical Garden into an aviary, a butterfly sanctuary and an herbal garden.
Fariñas said aside from attracting tourists, this could also serve an education purpose as students could be brought there for their educational trips.
An added advantage is the presence of volunteer civic groups and NGOs that are willing to develop the area, said Fariñas who proposed a P1-million allocation to jumpstart the identification of portions that could be converted.
After which, the councilor said the area would be opened to NGOs and civic groups who would manage and maintain it. (RO)
