DENR Says Most Manila Trees Marked for Removal Are Exotic or Decaying
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources reported that most trees slated for cutting in Manila are exotic species or in poor condition. Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society president Anthony Arbias stated the central issue is the trees' removal for an expressway project rather than their origin.
manilatimes.netThe Department of Environment and Natural Resources stated that most trees marked for removal in Manila are exotic species or already decaying. Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society president Anthony Arbias said the classification of the trees as exotic or introduced is not the main concern.
Arbias said the trees are being cut to clear land for an expressway. The society president added that the focus should remain on the loss of tree cover rather than species origin. No timeline for the tree removals or the expressway construction was provided in the report.
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Tree removal will reduce urban canopy along the planned expressway route.
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