The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has recently conducted “tree surgery” to protect century–old trees inside this Freeport from deterioration.
The Environmental Permits Department of CDC said they have reinforced trees with steel bars to prevent further decay of some of the old trees.
The project is also in preparation for the onset of ‘La Nina’ phenomenon in the coming rainy season, according to Rogelio Magat, manager of CDC-EPD. Magat said they were able to provide ‘surgery’ to some 10 ailing and defective Narra trees in front of building 2122 here during the first quarter of this year.
The other materials used for the “tree surgery” include cement, sand, coal tar and reinforced steel bar.
Last year, Typhoon ‘Lando’ did not spare Clark Freeport, and resulted to the destruction of some century-old tree here.
Aside from the “tree surgery”, other tree preservation efforts of the state-run firm include tree inventory, maintenance and geo-tagging of all trees in Clark. All these are also part of As part of CDC’s program to fight global warming.
There are approximately 120,000 trees in this Freeport. Some of the species include acacia, calumpit, molave, balacat, kamantog, alibangbang, antipolo, fire tree, among others.
Clark has always been known for its backdrop of greenery, ages-old trees, clean air and other creations it is blessed with.
CDC aims to keep that almost pristine state environment by implementing plans and programs that are geared to protecting mother nature while spurring progress inside the Freeport.
They include policies on green buildings, waste management, minimizing carbon footprints and all other aspects as well as enforcement of applicable laws.