Over 5,000 mangrove saplings were added to the Lagadlarin Mangrove Forest at Lobo, Batangas. Being a calamity-prone country, mangrove forests can act as a powerful natural defense in our coastal area. It decreases the risk of flooding and erosion and most importantly, absorbs the storm surge impacts during extreme weather events such as typhoons.

The mangrove planting activity was initiated by Dow Philippines and was participated by volunteers from Batangas State University (ARASOF-Nasugbu, Lobo and Pablo Borbon Campuses), Batangas Coastal Resource Management Foundation, Connell, Ellsworth, Krayden, Metro Industries, Suntra, and Tradeton. It was also supported by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture, LGU of Lobo, and Brgy. Lagadlarin and people’s organization of Samahan ng Maliliit na Mangingisda sa Pangangalaga ng Kalikasan sa Brgy. Lagadlarin.

This activity aligns with the BatStateU’s commitment to SDG 13 Climate Action, SDG 14 Life Below Water, and SDG 15 Life on Land.