NSTP
NSTP
A. PROJECT TITLE: Tree Planting Activity near Banao Bridge to Prevent Flash-floods
B. PROJECT GOALS/OBJECTIVES:
The project seeks to provide a program on climate mitigation and disaster risk reduction
management by conducting a tree planting near the Banao Bridge located at Purok 4,
Guinobatan, Albay. The said location is vulnerable to flash floods and landslides that can cause
disaster to residents living nearby. This project will also provide individuals and corporate
volunteers with opportunities to live green, become more sustainable and make positive
environmental choices.
OBJECTIVES:
1. To increase and help grow seedlings besides the Banao river and prevent flash floods and
land-slides
2. To uplift the quality of living environment through active planting, proper maintenance
3. To enhance existing greened areas besides the Banao river and help reduce greenhouse
C. RATIONALE:
Nowadays, there are various phenomena, accompanied by the climate change that occur
in different places across the globe. Typhoons, flash floods and land-slides and other calamities
cause great damage to many people and other facilities. They keep on coming and many people
are not well equipped and prepared to survive it. Residents in Banao, Guinobatan, Albay are
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prone to flash floods and land-slides due to the location of elevated places and nearby river.
Flash-floods can be caused by a number of things, but is most often due to extremely heavy
To prevent flash-floods, planting trees is necessary as trees are one of the significant
sources of life on earth. It is essential as it offers a wide range of benefits to the environment.
However, with the increase in urbanisation, there has been large-scale deforestation which has
affected all living things. Thus, it is important to understand the benefits of planting trees.
Furthermore, the community plays a significant role in our greening, and tree management work.
It does not only improve the environment but lessens energy costs, enhances quality of life,
improves our health and helps fight global warming. Planting more trees is a cost-effective way
help make a greener and safe environment will make everyone’s lives better and save our dying
earth.
D. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project aims to plant 30-50 seedlings of trees near the Banao river to prevent flash-
floods. The tree planting activity will help address disaster risk reduction and mitigate the effects
of climate change. This will also help residents to gain knowledge about the benefits of planting
E. RECIPIENTS/RESPONDENTS:
The project's respondents are volunteers from the said location, Banao, Guinobatan,
Albay. There is no gender and age limit as it will not affect the project’s outcome.
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Em’s Barrio, Legazpi City, Albay
Session 1: Visit PENRO or DENR to ask permission about the seedlings to be used in this project.
G. MATERIALS/EXPENSES
There will be no expenses, as the said activity, tree planting will be done in partnership
with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) or the Provincial
Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO). Prior to the planting of the seedlings, the
participants will be first oriented by the proponent about the materials that will be used and the
proper way to plant. The materials needed are only gloves and shovel.
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Em’s Barrio, Legazpi City, Albay
Prepared by:
KIM MAMISAO
CWTS CE – 1A
Noted:
MARLYN BRON
Course Professor
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