DENR defends tree-cutting activities tied to Palawan nickel project

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) defends tree-cutting activities associated with the Berong Nickel Project in Palawan, saying that strict safeguards, phased implementation, and replacement measures are in place. “We assure the public that no tree is authorized for removal without a strict legal basis, environmental safeguards, and long-term‑term rehabilitation requirements,” said the DENR in a statement on Monday. For the Berong Nickel Project’s Tree Cutting and Earth-Balling Permit, a total of 26,617 trees have been authorized for cutting, while 43,743 saplings are approved for earth-balling and transplantation. “Importantly, the cutting of trees in Berong […]... Keep on reading: DENR defends tree-cutting activities tied to Palawan nickel project

Original source: Philippine Daily Inquirer