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ROAD to 2020 (Rainforestation Organizations and Advocates), started in 2005, is an environmental movement to restore Philippine rainforests using native tree species such narra, apitong, lauan and many others and to sustain provision of ecological goods and services by year 2020 through an informed and engaged people. It provides an opportunity for all Filipinos to come together and help bring back our natural forests.
We are currently working with different clusters throughout the country as we work toward restoring rainforests with an 80% average survival rate. These clusters, composed of LGUs, academic institutions, government agencies, NGOs, POs and individuals, are committed to rainforestation and ensuring that ecological benefits from forests are enjoyed by both Filipinos of today, and tomorrow, and that our wildlife — our natural heritage will live on.
Part of the organization’s yearly drive for donations are Adopt-a-Seedling and Nurture-a-Tree programs.
Adopt-a-Seedling
Through a minimal donation of three hundred pesos (P300), supporters can adopt a seedling of any of the Philippine native tree species like narra, dao, kamagong, makaasim, and lauan and Haribon will take care of your adopted tree for 3 years .
Adopt a seedling here today.
Nurture-a-Tree
With a Nurture Card, a seedling that has been previously planted under the Adopt-a-Seedling Program will be nurtured in your name for one year, and you can continue to care for that tree with a yearly donation of one hundred pesos (P100) per seedling.
For a Nurture Card, email partnerships@haribon.org.ph for more information.
Join a tree planting!
Come out and plant a tree with us! Tree planting activities take place between June and December every year during the rainy season. This way the survival rates of newly-planted seedlings increase! Interested in joining our next one? Like our Facebook page here, or send an email to partnerships@haribon.org.ph with a request to join our general mailing list.
Give a Gift Tree
Choose either a physical Animalaya card or a digital E-card when donating three hundred pesos (P300) when adopting a seedling. By doing so we work together to bring back our forests.
Gift Tree ideas include: wedding favors, holiday cards, graduations, fundraiser for your school or organization, corporate promotions, Earth Day celebrations, birthday cards, baby shower cards… any and all occasions.
Give a Gift Tree here today.
Why native trees?
Native trees are more adaptive to the forest being restored. They have greater chance of survival. Aside from reviving the life support system of forest, they also ensure the flourishing of native plants and animals.
Unfortunately, our forests have been reforested with fast-growing, exotic trees invasive to the country’s original forests. This type of “reforestation” replaces native trees and can result to monoculture. Diseases and pests invade exotic tree plantations and can eventually wipe out the entire reforested areas. It can result in nutrient imbalances in the soil and plants.
Instead of this kind of “reforestation”, Haribon advocates Rainforestation.
A rainforested area can provide ecological benefits which are linked to human survival. A forest is more than just a collection of trees. It is an ecosystem.
Would consider the following trees as Exotic and not Native?
1) Lanzones
2) Santol
3) Nganga
4) Alibangbang
5) Banaba
Thank you!
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Hi Romulo! All are native except lanzones and santol.
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Are your tree planting activities open to the public, too? Do you have one coming up soon?
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Please advise if there are plans to open tree-planting activities for the public. Thanks.
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Yes there are! Please do register here! bit.ly/OTP2016
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Hi! Can I ask when is the next schedule for tree planting activity? and if it is open to the public? Thank you!
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Hi Clarisse! Our next tree planting is on July 30! Sign up here! bit.ly/OTP2016
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Hi!
would there be any tree planting activity by 2017?
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Hi Phenelyn! Yes! During the rainy season from July to November. For more information please do contact Joseph at support@haribon.org.ph or call 911-6088.
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Do you have already schedule for tree planting activity this coming 2017.thank you.
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Hi Edelyn! We don’t have a schedule yet for 2017 but we start plantings in June 2017 since the rainy season increases survival rates of planted trees. Please do follow us on Facebook at fb.com/goharibon for further updates. We are also accepting donations for more trees to be planted! bit.ly/adoptseed2016
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Good day!
I am Waste Management Auditor from 11 FTC Enterprises and I would like to inquire your TREE PLANTING schedule for our company event. Also, Please send me details for the process on how to join on your activity.
Thank you!
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Hi Anne, thank you for your inquiry! Please email Joseph at partnerships@haribon.org.ph to get more information on our next tree planting. Thank you!
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