SM Baguio plan to earth-ball pine trees is tantamount to killing them #protectBAGUIOtrees

Mateo “claimed the mall expansion taking place anytime this first quarter of the year, will not result to the cutting of 182 trees, as these trees including saplings will be earth balled according to specifications of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). An expert will be hired in earth balling of pine trees will ensure the process will not harm the trees.” According to Mateo, “they will use scientific processes like proper depth and width of earth balling to protect these trees.” these trees will then be transferred to areas around the mall and places where the DENR will specify, as well as in parks in coordination with the City Environment and Parks Management Office.

Mateo added , “It is not corporate greed, we are always transparent, we are only grabbing opportunity for investments to come into the country”

Residents however are questioning the DENR’s issuance of permit to the mall giant last Oct. 27 for the cutting, balling and pruning of trees at the highland city’s Luneta Hill.

“DENR shows preferential treatment for business establishments against original inhabitants, locals and residents who have long cared for the environment. Economy at the expense of the environment is greed,” a petition initiated by Michael Bengwayan of the Cordillera Ecological Center reads.

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