PERSONNEL of the Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (Penro) have planted 275 seedlings of Narra and Red Nato in Dipolog City, the province’s capital.

Cidur Julsadjiri, Zamboanga del Norte Penro chief, said the tree-planting activity was in line with the celebration of the Philippine Arbor Day and 159th Anniversary of Philippine Forestry Service.

Julsadjiri said the tree seedling were planted Friday, June 24, in Sinaman village, Dipolog City.

“This initiative aims to help repair ecosystem and widen the network of forestry champions through promotions of proactive reforestation and responsible tourism,” Julsadjiri said.

He said the tree planting activity was participated by 30 personnel from Zamboanga del Norte PENRO, Philippine National Police, Philippine Ports Authority, and other stakeholders. (SunStar Zamboanga)