President Marcos has ordered the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) to double its coconut planting target next year to 50 ...

In photo: The cover of the book “Alay: Philippine Native Trees.” A narra tree that was planted by then-President Benigno C. Aquino III on May 13, 2011, during the first National Greening ...

The Philippine Narra tree is a reflection of the Filipino’s strength of character, as seen in its sturdy timber and towering height that persist against harsh elements. However, apart from its ...

Narra, the National Tree of the Philippines, is a majestic reddish hardwood symbolizing the resilience and strength of the Filipino people. This impressive tree can grow up to 40 meters tall with an ...

Philippines – Forest pathologist Ernesto Militante defended a 60-year-old Narra tree along the road in Barangay Caibaan, Tacloban City, until it was cut down by authorities to give way to road ...

Narra, the National Tree of the Philippines, is now considered critically endangered due to deforestation. It can grow up to 40 meters tall and live for 50 to 150 years.

THE PHILIPPINES sits on a goldmine of forest and carbon wealth. But an unclear and short-sighted property rights regime is choking its potential; existing rules are partially to be blamed.

These nursery-grown seedlings are nurtured until their first few months. The narra, the Philippines’ national tree, with its graceful drooping branches, and the kamagong, prized for both its ...