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 article balances the government's environmental justification with the controversy regarding the removal of mature trees.
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