As the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) marks this year’s 59th founding anniversary, the NIA Caraga Regional Irrigation Office and Agusan del Norte-Surigao del Norte-Dinagat Islands (ASDI)-IMO collaborated on a tree planting activity as part of its lined-up activities for the month of June with the theme "Trees for Water Life 2022".
The "Greening the environment the NIA way" tree planting campaign is in support of the office's advocacy for the preservation of all watershed areas within NIA irrigation systems. During his speech, Acting Regional Manager Engr. June Nathaniel S. Plaza encouraged attendees to plant fruit-bearing trees, which will eventually generate income for the farmers, safeguard our watershed and help mitigate the impact of climate change. Forester Paul C. Boligor of LGU Cabadbaran presented a briefing on the proper way to plant trees to reduce mortality rates.
A total of 500 seedlings of mixed species of Narra, Dao, Rain Tree, Kamagong, and fruit trees were planted within the NIA area of management of the Cabadbaran Watershed in an effort to support the Rehabilitation and Protection of Water Resources Supporting Irrigation System (R&P WRSIS) Program of NIA and as part of the strategies/activities in the Cabadbaran Watershed 5-Year Watershed Management Plan (WMP).
The said activity was participated by NIA Caraga RIO, ASDI-IMO personnel and staff together with the representative from Philippine National Police (PNP), Department of Agriculture, DENR PENRO Agusan del Norte, City LGU of Cabadbaran thru City ENRO, Irrigators Association and BLGU Calamba.
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**For questions and/or clarifications, you may contact:
June Nathaniel S. Plaza, Acting Regional Manager
Atty. Reggie T. Mag-usara, Attorney IV
Jane B. Huqueriza, PRO
Office/Region: NIA Caraga Region
E-mail: r13@nia.gov.ph
Contact Information: (085) 815-2602