Ibit's Farm Leads Gakakan Tree Conservation Project Through Seed Donations

  

City of San Fernando, La Union — Ibit's Farm, led by Mr. Manuel Gurion Acosta, has launched a Gakakan Tree Conservation Project by donating Gakakan tree seeds to government agencies, schools, tourism stakeholders, and environmental advocates in La Union and other parts of the Philippines.

The project aims to protect and preserve the Gakakan tree, a native species that is becoming harder to find in many areas. By growing and planting more Gakakan trees today, the project hopes to prevent the species from disappearing and ensure that future generations can still enjoy its many environmental benefits.

This initiative is Mr. Acosta's personal contribution in support of the environmental programs of the Association of Tourism Industries and Networks in La Union (ATINLU) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of La Union (CCILU). It also encourages everyone—from government agencies and schools to businesses and local communities—to work together in protecting the environment.

The donated seeds will be grown by the recipient organizations before being planted in forests, watersheds, schools, parks, farms, and other suitable areas. As the trees grow, they will help improve biodiversity, prevent soil erosion, absorb carbon dioxide, and make communities more resilient to climate change.

Mr. Acosta believes that protecting native trees is everyone's responsibility.

"Every Gakakan tree we plant today helps protect our environment and gives future generations the chance to enjoy this valuable native tree. Conservation starts with each one of us."

ATINLU and CCILU welcomed the project, saying it is a great example of how the agriculture, tourism, business, education, and government sectors can work together to care for the environment.

Recipients of Gakakan Tree Seeds

Government Agencies

• CENRO City of San Fernando – 1,000 seeds
• MENRO Bacnotan – 1,000 seeds
• MENRO Balaoan – 1,000 seeds
• MENRO Bangar – 1,000 seeds
• MENRO Luna – 1,000 seeds
• MENRO Santol – 1,000 seeds
• MENRO San Juan – 1,000 seeds
• MAO Sudipen – 1,000 seeds

Educational Institution

• DMMMSU–North La Union Campus (through Sir Celso Jucutan) – 10,000 seeds

Individual Recipients

• SBM TJ Ortega – 1,000 seeds
• Steven Angelo – 1,000 seeds

Tourism Stakeholders

• Uvas Café – 500 Gakakan seeds and 3 Balitbitan seedlings
• Villa Navarro – 200 Gakakan seeds and 3 Balitbitan seedlings

Other Provinces

• Grecia Shaeron (Jaro, Iloilo) – 1,000 seeds
• Deogenes Alejandro E. Abitona (Malaybalay City, Bukidnon) – 1,000 seeds

The Gakakan Tree Conservation Project is only the beginning. Through this initiative, Ibit's Farm hopes to inspire more people to plant, protect, and preserve the Gakakan tree so that it will continue to grow in our forests and communities for many generations to come.