Status: Reforestation and Watershed Notice
The Municipal Government of Oslob has scheduled a public tree-planting activity on Friday, July 31, 2026, from 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM in Upper Barangay Nueva Caceres. Participants will assemble at the Oslob Municipal Hall Grounds before heading to the site. According to the LGU, the initiative serves as a replacement program for trees cleared for the new Oslob Sports and Cultural Complex, aiming to boost local tree cover, protect watersheds, and prevent soil erosion.
The replacement drive follows public criticism and regulatory action by DENR Region 7, which cited the municipality for cutting 10 trees at the town plaza without prior notice or required permit coordination, prompting CENRO Argao to prepare a cease and desist order. Local heritage advocates and residents had raised alarm over the destruction of mature shade trees in the town core.
For hikers, trail runners, and conservation-minded readers heading through Southern Cebu, reforestation in Upper Nueva Caceres directly impacts the health of the surrounding upland watershed and slope stability. Oslobanons and local eco-advocates interested in supporting municipal tree cover are encouraged to join the early morning activity.
Photo: LGU Oslob Facebook Page
Source: SunStar Cebu and LGU Oslob Facebook Page. LGU Oslob Tree Planting Activity Announcement. Retrieved July 2026.