SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — About 700 bamboo saplings were planted at the Mulawin-Bayakan and Langkaan Reforestation Sites as part of continuing efforts to restore forest areas and protect watersheds in the Subic Bay area.

Volunteers led by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority- Ecology Center participated in the bamboo planting activity despite hot and muddy conditions, contributing to the rehabilitation of designated reforestation sites.

The activity was supported by Jobin-SQM Inc. and Subic Water and Sewerage Co. Inc., which partnered in the environmental initiative.

SBMA Ecology Center OIC Rossell L. Abuyo said bamboo planting is part of ongoing reforestation efforts aimed at promoting vegetation, helping stabilize soil and supporting watershed protection.

The newly planted bamboo saplings will undergo care and monitoring to help ensure their growth and contribution to the restoration of the reforestation areas.

Photos from SBMA Ecology Center, Allied Care Experts Medical Center-Baypointe and Goldstar Subic fb pages