Environment in Philippines

  • The Department of Environment and Natural Resources

    PHILIPPINES, 2013/12/15 The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Region 7 will provide mangrove seedlings and saplings to local government units in Central Visayas to protect coasts from storm surges, a government press release said. DENR 7 regional executive director Isabelo Montejo said LGUs that want to help plant mangroves should coordinate with their Community Environment and Natural Resources Office for seedlings and saplings. He added the DENR will help identify suitable planting sites for mangroves.