UPB Native Plants Committee

Join us at UP Baguio for an eye-opening screening of "Bakawan" (Mangroves) on Monday, May 13th, 2024, at 10 am in the CS-AVR. 🌿🌊

"The documentary showcases how [mangrove] forests have been home to generations of Filipinos. Mangroves have protected coastlines and provided resources for Filipinos for centuries, after all. And for people on the coast, they stand to lose the heart not just of their food, fuel, shelter, and livelihood, but also of their very culture and identity. We can expect the cinema education research project to explore how these communities have lived with, thrived, and cultivated Philippine mangroves. And hopefully, it can show us how we can all contribute to its recovery.” (Esquire Philippines, 2023). 💯

Professor Lemnuel V. Aragones of the Institute of Environmental Science and the director/narrator of the film will introduce the documentary and will answer questions from the audience.

This activity is brought to you by the EIDR (Emerging Interdisciplinary Research) and the University of the Philippines, in cooperation with the UP Film Institute. This event is also organized in UP Baguio by the UPB College of Science and the UPB Native Plants Committee.

See you!

University of the Philippines Baguio
Department of Biology, UP Baguio
Department of Physical Sciences, UP Baguio
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, UP Baguio

A summary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Invasive Alien Species Assessment has been released!

This assessment report highlights key messages, findings, and options for policymakers in managing biological invasions.

Access the report using this link:

zenodo.org

Thank you for participating in our Native Plants Week 2022 activities!

For those who missed it, you may still view our webinar with Ms. Arceli Tungol of Philippine Native Trees Enthusiast by following this link:

Appreciation of Native Trees.avi

𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘻𝘪𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘪
𝗜𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗲

𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘻𝘪𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘪, commonly known as yellow walking iris, is known to thrive in a wide range of environmental conditions. Aside from being a habitat generalist, it is also known to be a fast-growing species that are typically the first to colonize a given area, particularly disturbed ones (CABI, 2017). Given these characteristics, it can be said 𝘛. 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘪 has the potential to impact the local ecosystems of places it is introduced to. However, at present, only Cuba has clear records of it being invasive, particularly in riparian forest habitats (Prieto et al., 2012; Gonzales-Oliva, 2015; CABI, 2017).

𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢 𝘻𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗲

𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢 𝘻𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 is one of the species under the family Commelinaceae (Baghalpour et al., 2021). In many areas in the Pacific area, it is recognized as an invasive species as it prevents the establishment of native plant species (PIER, 2012; Queensland Government, 2020). This plant can easily reproduce from vegetative fragments.

𝘊𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘮 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴
𝗔𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗲

𝘊𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘮 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 is an annual species belonging to family Asteraceae. This plant which is considered can bear flowers throughout the year and has the capacity to produce large amounts of hairy seeds (around 4000 seeds per plant) that can be wind-dispersed (Rojas-Sandoval & Acevedo-Rodríguez, 2013). These characteristics make the 𝘊. 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 one of the most aggressive weeds and an invasive species in the tropical and subtropical regions as reflected in the Global Compendium of Weeds (Randall, 2012, as cited in Rojas-Sandoval & Acevedo-Rodríguez, 2013).

𝘈𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘮 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘺𝘻𝘰𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴
Asteraceae

𝘈𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘮 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘺𝘻𝘰𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 is locally known as bulak-manok, a vernacular name shared with other similar-looking herbaceous plants. Its genus name, 𝘈𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘮, is derived from the Greek "a geras" which refers to its longevity. 𝘈. 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘺𝘻𝘰𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 area of origin is America; however, it has also been distinctly noted to have a widespread distribution in tropical regions (including the Philippines) where it has been introduced accidentally or intentionally. Its invasiveness is markedly attributed to its numerous, light seeds which are easily wind-dispersed, among others.

𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘢
𝗕𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗲

𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘢, or African tulip tree, is amongst the top invasive trees worldwide (CABI, 2019; Joshi, n.d.). This East and South Africa native (Labrada & Medina, 2011) bears orange-colored flowers and is considered ornamental (Brown & Daigneau, 2014). Its effective invasiveness lies in its wind-dispersed seeds (Global Invasiveness Database, 2019). It also produces basal shoots to assure survival (CABI, 2019, and eliminates other species through shading (Weber, 2003).

𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘢
𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗲

𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘢 (bangbangsit) is one of the most stubborn invasive species worldwide. It increases fire risks, is poisonous to livestock, and is a host to numerous pests and diseases (CABI, 2019). It is commonly introduced as an ornamental and easily colonizes other areas. It can grow in clumps or thickets, crowding out other species. Its allelopathic qualities reduce the vigor and productivity of nearby plants.

𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘺𝘳𝘴𝘶𝘴
𝗙𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗲

𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘺𝘳𝘴𝘶𝘴, belonging to the family Fabaceae, is an evergreen, fast-growing, and thornless small legume tree native to southern Mexico and Central America. In the Philippines, however, it is considered a potentially invasive plant as it can often be observed aggressively colonizing areas it is planted in. Particularly, this is attributed to its rapid growth rate and adaptability to a wide range of external conditions. As such, it can be found thriving in areas such as river margins, primary/secondary forests, and lowland to disturbed areas (Chamberlain, 2001). Additionally, it has been observed to have a very vigorous root system (Heuzé, 2017).

𝘈𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘪
𝗙𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗲

𝘈𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘪, commonly known as peanut plant or mani-mani, is herbaceous and has a creeping habit. It is native to Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It adjusts well under different light conditions. It can also survive droughts, and submerged ponding (Unibersidad Zamorano, 2019). It occupies large spaces, inhibiting or limiting the space for other organisms to occupy, most especially the native plants which will be displaced in the long run.

For those interested in the 𝘔𝘶𝘭𝘢 𝘚𝘩𝘪 𝘐𝘭𝘪 Native Plants Exchange, please take note of the following guidelines:

1. 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱. As much as we want to exchange any plant that we want, the 𝘔𝘶𝘭𝘢 𝘚𝘩𝘪 𝘐𝘭𝘪 event aims to promote the cause of NATIVE PLANTS. Some common plants in the Baguio-Benguet area that we can exchange include almaciga (𝘈𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴), kamantigi (𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘺𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘢), Mountain tea (𝘚𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘢), and gutmo (𝘝𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘮𝘺𝘳𝘵𝘰𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴).

2. 𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀. This is as per DAO 2017-11. Bringing of pitcher plants and threatened orchid species is discouraged.

3. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀, 𝗳𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀, 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗰𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗯𝘀, 𝗲𝘁𝗰. However, we prefer baby plants or stem cuttings :) Also, if you find it fair to ask for more than one seed, fruit, cutting, or bulb for a larger plant, feel free to make a deal with someone. We do not want anyone going through a swap that they do not want to!

4. 𝗜𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘀𝗸. We encourage you to post your questions on the UPB Native Plants Committee page. Alternatively, you may also join the Mula Shi Ili (Native Plants Exchange) Facebook group, and post there. Hopefully, this will encourage also knowledge-sharing!

Join us for a fun morning of native plant swapping!

Bring your baby plants to trade, or your stem cuttings or seedlings, if you have one 🌱

Be prepared to go home with a few native plant babies 😊

𝘔𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘮
𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗲

𝘔𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘮, locally known as 𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘸 or 𝘺𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘮𝘶𝘺, is native to tropical and temperate Asia and the Pacific Islands, including the Philippines (Ling et al., 2009) Like other members of the family Melastomataceae, 𝘔. 𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘮 has distinct venation originating near its leaf base and converging at the tip, with scalariform (ladder-like) secondary venation. It also bears fruits in the form of berries, which are edible and are known to be eaten and dispersed by different bird species. 𝘔. 𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘮 is also traditionally used in the Philippines for treating maladies such as fever, boils, wounds, and diarrhea, among others.

𝘚𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘢
𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗲

𝘚𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘢, locally known as kapas, gipas, gepas, gapas, or mountain tea plant, among others, is a shrub known to thrive in medium to high elevations (Yang-ed et al., 2009). Traditionally, decoctions and tea preparations of its roots and leaves are believed to cure colds, urinary tract infections, and wounds among others (Bersamin et al., 2020; DAR Benguet Chapter, 2014).

𝘙𝘩𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘯 sp.
Ericaceae

Rhododendrons are shrubs that belong to the family Ericaceae which are noted for their bell-shaped flowers containing stamens which have a number twice that of their corolla (petal) lobes. Its showy flowers are also the main reason why species are being cultivated for ornamental purposes. Specimens of different 𝘙𝘩𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘯 species tend to grow in higher elevations, particularly in mossy forests of the Cordillera. As expected, they exhibit morphological characteristics typical of plants in such high altitudes, including the presence of relatively smaller but tough leaves. Unfortunately, 𝘙𝘩𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘯 species are threatened, specifically 𝘙. 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘦. This species is considered one of the many endangered flora of the region.

𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘢
𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗲

𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢 Gaudich. is known for its huge panicle (a branching cluster) of pink flowers, and equally striking clusters of violet berries. As such, they are commonly cultivated as ornamental plants. Aside from plant enthusiasts, the berries of Medinilla also attract local species of birds and insects such as bees and butterflies. To date, there are more than 80 recorded species of 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢, or 𝘬𝘢𝘱𝘢-𝘬𝘢𝘱𝘢, in the Philippines, most of which are native. This includes the 𝘔. 𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘢 which is found within the UP Baguio campus, and the 𝘔. 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢 which was featured in the ten-peso Philippine coin released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in 2018.

Last Monday's webinar brought about a very informative discussion on advocating Philippine native species!

Join us once again tomorrow (November 17) starting at 11 AM, and know more about exotic species with Prof. Liezel Magtoto. Simply register through Zoom by following or scanning the links and QR codes below:

Are Exotic Species Good or Bad?: https://bit.ly/3g08ecx

𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘹𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘶𝘮 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘶𝘮
𝗢𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗲

𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘹𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘶𝘮 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘶𝘮, belonging to the family Orchidaceae, is an epiphytic subshrub native to the Philippines and primarily occurs in the wet tropical biome (RBG Kew, n.d.)

𝘙𝘩𝘺𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘮 sp.
𝗚𝗲𝘀𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗲

𝘙𝘩𝘺𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘮 Blume is a genus of annual plants belonging to the family Gesneriaceae. This genus has been noted to thrive in wet tropical climates such as that of the Philippines. It is characterized by its oblique leaves, unilateral racemes (an unbranched, indeterminate inflorescence), and bilabiate (2-lipped) corolla/petals. To date, several species of 𝘙𝘩𝘺𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘮 have been recorded to be native to the country: 𝘙. 𝘬𝘭𝘶𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴, 𝘙. 𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘶𝘮, and 𝘙. 𝘴𝘱𝘶𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘶𝘮.

𝘗𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘬𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘺𝘢
𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗲

𝘗𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘬𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘺𝘢, commonly known as Benguet pine, is one of the only 2 pine species native to the Philippines, the other being 𝘗𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘬𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘪 (Mindoro pine). In contrast to 𝘗. 𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘬𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘪 which has only 2 needles in each bundle, 𝘗. 𝘬𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘺𝘢 has 3 needles, several fascicles of which are clustered at the ends of its twigs. A few years ago, populations of 𝘗. 𝘬𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘺𝘢 in Baguio City has been markedly affected by 7 species of bark beetles (Parao et al., 2019).

𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘴
Acanthaceae

𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘴 is an herbaceous plant belonging to the Acanthaceae family with recorded distribution in Luzon (including Batanes, Palawan, and Mindoro) and Mindanao. It has been recorded as a host plant for several butterfly species including 𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘪𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘢 (chocolate pansy) and 𝘑. 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘺𝘢 (blue pansy) (Hardu & Lawrence, 2017). Aside from its ecological value, 𝘑. 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘴 has also been widely studied for its medicinal potential. Its main constituents, lignans, and glycosides, have been shown to exhibit antitumor, antiplatelet aggregation, anti-hepatitis, cytotoxic, antimicrobial, and antiviral activities (Willfor et al., 2006; Zhou et al., 2015; Jin et al., 2014; Weng et al., 2004).

𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘢
𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗲

𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘢a is a tree pantropic in distribution and is native to the Philippines (World Agroforestry Centre, 2002). Locally, it is known as 𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘩𝘰, from which the name of the municipality of Agoo, La Union was derived. Although it closely resembles pine trees in appearance, they do not belong to the same taxonomic family. While 𝘗𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘴 species belong to the gymnosperms, 𝘊. 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘢 is an angiosperm (flower-bearing). Its pine needle-like leaves are reduced leaves arranged in whorls around the needle-like twigs (Barwick, 2004). Due to its unique foliage, 𝘊. 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘢 is commonly used as an ornamental tree. However, it has to be noted that its value is beyond aesthetics as the extensive root system of 𝘊. 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘢 also makes it effective in soil erosion control and nitrogen fixation (Subbarao et al., 1995; Arya, 2020).

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴?

What plant species are in UP Baguio? 🤔

Let us learn together as we post a series of photos of these plants throughout the week!

Or, come and check out our physical collection of photos at the main Iskolar ng Bayan (IB) Lobby, available until Friday afternoon 😊

CEREMONIAL TREE PLANTING 🌱

CSC Director and OIC of the Chancellor, Prof. Tala Aurora S. Ramos, and Native Plants Committee Chair, Prof. Romeo M. Dizon, led the ceremonial planting of a pine tree this morning on the UPB Campus.

"𝘞𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 [𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘗𝘉 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘶𝘴] 𝘯𝘢 𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘢, 𝘴𝘪𝘺𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘓𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘥 [𝘊𝘰] 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘰 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯'𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘯𝘢 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴/𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘸𝘢𝘺."

Let us kick off Native Plants Week 2022 by hearing success stories in advocating for native plants this 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒 (𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲)! Learn from 𝐌𝐬. 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐢 𝐌. 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐥, the founder of the Philippine Native Trees Enthusiasts, how a passionate group of advocates were able and continue to create community awareness of the importance and beauty of our native trees through photography 📸

Watch out also for another informative discussion on 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕 (𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲) on the threats of invasive exotic plants in Baguio City with our very own 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐋𝐢𝐞𝐳𝐞𝐥 𝐌. 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐨 😊

You may join us in these events through Zoom. To register, kindly follow the following links, or scan the QR codes below:

Appreciation of Native Trees: https://bit.ly/3tpXxTK
Are Exotic Species Good or Bad?: https://bit.ly/3g08ecx

The Native Plants Committee of the College of Science, UP Baguio, and the UPB USC College Reps, in cooperation with the UPB USC Environmental Desk, invite you to 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐! Learn how we, as a community, can advocate for greener spaces and native plants on campus 🌿🌿🌿

Join us (physically and virtually) in our activities this 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒-𝟏𝟖! 😊