Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya—FCF Minerals Corp. has established a tree nursery in this town in partnership with the local government.
Ian Moller, FCF acting general manager for operations, said the project is being carried out by their Community Relations Office after the successful implementation of the Clean and Green Program with the LGU last year.
He said the tree nursery also serves as one of their contributions to the government’s National Greening Program headed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
“This will also boost our Forest Mining Project in this municipality with the availability of tree seedlings to be planted. This will be undertaken through a Memorandum of Agreement,” Moller added.
LGU officials also said the project will enlist various stakeholders who were trained on preparation, planting and production of various tree species.
Moller also said the management of the nursery will also undergo training on the production of tree seedlings.
The nursery will also be planted with various vegetables, which will also be distributed to villagers for domestic consumption and livelihood ventures.