More than 30 government agencies and partner organizations planted 775 trees and bamboo across two hectares in Barangay Sunog, Balamban, as part of a forest restoration effort in Mt. Manunggal.
The planting area is within the Central Cebu Protected Landscape, a protected area that contains important forest ecosystems and watersheds in Cebu. The species planted included indigenous forest trees, fruit trees and bamboo.
According to DENR Region 7, the activity aims to restore forest cover, support biodiversity and strengthen the ecological functions of the protected landscape.
For hikers, forest restoration in Mt. Manunggal can help protect the natural environment surrounding the trails. Healthy forests provide habitat for wildlife, help regulate water flow and support the streams and other water sources found in Cebu’s mountain areas.
Hikers visiting Mt. Manunggal and other parts of the Central Cebu Protected Landscape should stay on established trails, avoid damaging young trees and vegetation, and leave natural areas undisturbed as restoration efforts continue.
Source: DENR Region 7
Published: September 30, 2026