A total of 241 mahogany trees that were planted during the celebration of “Arbor Day” seven years ago are now fully grown and flourishing trees standing inside the agriculture and eco-tourism complex in Barangay Pasian, Monkayo town, Compostela Valley.
The provincial government of Compostela Valley reported on Tuesday that the mahogany trees have grown more than 15 feet tall and now provide shade and comfort to those who visit the tourism complex.
Among those who appreciated the comfort of the fully grown mahogany trees were officials and employees of the provincial government who recently conducted their annual thanksgiving during the 10th Provincial Government Office (PGO) Fiesta in honor of the Queen of the Most Holy Rosary.
Most of the PGO officials and employees were the ones who planted the mahogany trees seven years ago, or on June 25, 2009.
The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) in the area attributed the high survival rate of said mahogany trees on the visit, inspection and maintenance that the employees regularly conduct after the tree planting activity.
Provincial Administrator Virgilia Allones emphasized the significance of the mahogany trees as she also lauded the efforts of PGO officials and employees in maintaining the tress until they are fully grown and provided comfort at the complex.
“We can do another like this, under the trees that have been planted by the employees,” she added. (PNA)