𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲

The Municipality of Tapaz recently held an orientation session on the Coffee Project and the Enhanced National Greening Program within the Panay River Watershed Forest Reserve. This significant initiative covers a 237-hectare coffee plantation with 118,500 seedlings, planting 500 seedlings per hectare.

Four barangays have been identified as beneficiaries of this project:

– Tacayan: 50 hectares

– Lahug: 149 hectares

– Roxas: 28 hectares

– Abangay: 10 hectares

The orientation featured resource persons Gregoria A. Alenaje, OIC Centro Mambusao, and Engr. Neriza Pacenio, who provided valuable insights and guidance on the project’s implementation.

Mayor Roberto Palomar , emphasizing the project’s potential to enhance the local economy and environment. He stated, “This initiative is not just about planting trees; it’s about planting the seeds of a sustainable future for our community. By investing in coffee plantations, we are creating new economic opportunities for our barangays while also contributing to the preservation of our natural resources.”

The Coffee Project and Enhanced National Greening Program aim to promote environmental conservation, boost local livelihoods, and ensure sustainable development within the Panay River Watershed Forest Reserve.

Photos: MIO Rhalp Gigan and SPES Miko Aponesto