Forester blindsided by cutting of 60-year-old Narra tree in Tacloban

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Militante, a retired professor of the University of the Philippines in Los Baños, told Rappler on Monday, October 23, that he was saddened by the news that the Narra – considered a national tree of the Philippines – was cut down on Wednesday, October 18. Based on Militante’s study, the Narra tree has an estimated diameter of 55 centimeters, making it at least 60 years old. The forester emphasized that the tree also withstood the impact of Super Typhoon Yolanda in 2013.

“Further, inform the concerned party on the result of action/s taken regarding the matter,” the memorandum read. Rappler is still waiting for clarifications from Leyte PENRO regarding details of the permit, the project that caused the tree to be cut down, and the results of the assessment of the Narra tree if there was any.Militante, who has been involved in environmental advocacy campaigns and the conservation of natural resources, believes the tree holds an important role in the environment where it resides.

In his letter addressed to Claudio, he stressed that the Narra is one of the most vulnerable tree species in the country and is now categorized under a list of threatened plant species.

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