Tree planting at Dagupan dumpsite starts
PLANTING of different tree species in some of the cleared areas of the city’s dumpsite in Bonuan started last March 14.
This was announced by Mayor Belen Fernandez during her State of the City Address (SOCA) on March 18, adding that the dumpsite restoration started while clearing operations of the remaining wastes is continuing in preparation for its complete closure that will lead to the development of an eco-tourism site.
The initial tree planting activity, joined by the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office of Dagupan and the Philippine Guardians Brotherhood, Inc. chapter in Lucao, started with 2,000 seedlings of acacia, auri, bayou, ipil-ipil, and, panglomboien, among other species.
Tree guards were also installed to prevent goats, cows and other ruminant animals from feasting on the seedlings.
Meanwhile, about 16 to 20 truckloads of garbage from the dumpsite, are hauled daily to the Urdaneta landfill.
Fernandez said the Department of Environment and Natural Resources lauded the city government for implementing the long overdue permanent closure of the dumpsite and resolving the problem of untenured occupants at the foreshore land owned by the state in Bonuan Binloc.
The mayor also acknowledged Holcim Philippines with whom the city signed an agreement for the use of compacted and bailed non-biodegradable wastes from Dagupan for conversion into cement at its manufacturing plant in Norzagaray, Bulacan.
She also cited that as part of the waste management program, biogdegradable wastes from households and markets are being turned into organic fertilizers for farms and gardens.
In the tourism sector, the mayor thanked the Department of Tourism, Fourth District Rep. Christopher de Venecia, Senator Riza Hontiveros, and Senator Grace Poe for their support in projects such as the preparation of the city as a surfing destination, the One-Bonuan Tourism Pavillion in Bonuan Binloc, planned General Mac Arthur Memorial Museum and Park at Tondaligan Park. (Leonardo Micua)
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