By MARK FRANCISCO
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 10 has expressed support for the holding of Forest Fest 2024 here on April 18 to 20 this year.
A joint project of Forest Foundation Philippines and Spark Project, Forest Fest 2024 is also a collaborative endeavor with Association of Young Environmental Journalists (AYEJ), Talarak Foundation Inc. and Xavier Science Foundation.
It is scheduled to take place at Ayala Centrio activity center.
Speaking during its launch April 3 at Seda Hotel, DENR 10 chief of conservation and development division Roel Dahonog said they are taking care of 132,835 hectares of forest cover here in Northern Mindanao under the enhanced national greening program.
Region 10 also has a total of nine protected areas and five watershed management councils which supervises a corresponding number of riverbasins.
Forest Fest 2024 is designed to promote sustainable forest management and climate adaptation initiatives, provide economic empowerment, and enhance ecosystem services.
This unique gathering aims to unite drivers of environmental impact including diverse stakeholders, including social enterprises, local communities, conservation groups, and the private sector.
Forest Fest 2024 serves as a platform to encourage social entrepreneurs to innovate solutions for forest protection, particularly through nature-based enterprises. By facilitating networking opportunities, the event seeks to forge collaborations and partnerships essential for advancing the cause of sustainable forest management.
Learn and be inspired to work towards forest conservation and protection. Join Talarak Foundation for a talk on Philippine wildlife diversity! Explore endemism, biodiversity threats, and conservation solutions.
Experience Talaandig arts and culture with soil painting and traditional instruments like bamboo flutes. Discover how these crafts promote tribal culture in a unique workshop session.
Also featured in the three-day event is the Forest Impact Accelerator, an acceleration program that aims to spark impact-driven projects that promote sustainable forest management and climate adaptation initiatives, provide economic empowerment, and enhance ecosystem services.
There will be a total funding grant of P500,000 awarded by Forest Foundation Philippines to top project pitches.
Celebrate stories that foster forest conservation only here at Forest Fest 2024.
