Pangasinan Capitol replaces uprooted mahogany with native trees
The provincial government of Pangasinan is replacing non-native invasive trees like mahogany with native species at the Capitol Complex. Officials state this initiative aims to improve climate resilience, biodiversity, and urban cooling.
Why it matters
The project reflects a growing trend in urban planning to prioritize native flora for environmental sustainability and climate adaptation.
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan - The provincial government has started replacing uprooted trees along the way of a Capitol redevelopment project with native trees.
The planting of dita trees (Alstonia scholaris), which can grow 20 to 40 meters (130 feet), is currently underway around the Capitol Complex, a week after non-native invasive trees such as mahogany were cut down.
"These (native) trees will serve as natural air purifiers and effective shade trees, helping reduce ambient temperatures. Beyond enhancing the landscape, the planting of native trees aims to make the Capitol Complex more climate-resilient and biodiverse," according to a statement posted on the social media page of the provincial government.
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Other native tree species scheduled for planting include the Palawan Cherry (Balayong), Banaba, Bani, and Philippine Sakura (Patalsik Pula).
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