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==South Cotabato embarks on massive rehab of bamboo plantations== | |||
*Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=386878 | |||
*November 18, 2011, 1:32 pm | |||
:by (PNA) | |||
FFC/AVE/HST | |||
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Nov. 18 (PNA) – The provincial government of South Cotabato is embarking on the massive rehabilitation and expansion of bamboo plantations in bid to hasten the development of the province’s bamboo industry. | |||
Engr. Mama Samaon, provincial environment and natural resources officer, said the initiative was also aimed to complement efforts by local bamboo industry players to increase their production of engineered bamboo, which has been posting huge demands in the markets. | |||
Initially, he said some 90 hectares of bamboo plantation along the province’s major rivers – Allah, Sapali and Banga - are due for rehabilitation in the coming months. | |||
He said South Cotabato (2nd District) Rep. Daisy Avance-Fuentes has committed to pour in some P2 million through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for the project. | |||
Aside from the project, he said they are also targeting to plant 25,000 bamboo seedlings along the banks of other rivers to replace those that were earlier destroyed by severe flooding. | |||
Samaon said the DENR has been pushing for the massive planting of bamboo as an alternative for fruit bearing trees and hardwood since it grows five times faster than trees. | |||
He said it also offers a potential source of income for farmers since bamboo products are presently gaining popularity in the markets. | |||
In South Cotabato, he said bamboos are used as poles and split for flat baskets; props to support fruit-bearing banana; for construction of sheds and nipa huts; furniture; and various handicrafts. | |||
Most of the products are marketed locally and in nearby provinces and cities within the region, he said. | |||
Samaon said the top producers of bamboo products are Koronadal City and the municipalities of Tampakan, Banga, Tantangan, Tupi, Polomolok and Lake Sebu. | |||
The official said a company based in Davao City recently met with bamboo growers in the province to explore the forging of a supply contract for the production of 7,500 bamboo poles per month for three years. | |||
The provincial government earlier helped establish the South Cotabato Bamboo Industry Development Council, which was initially tasked to formulate plans and harmonize all bamboo-related programs and projects in the province. | |||
The newly-established council is slated to join the upcoming sub-regional bamboo conference in Region 12 or Southwestern Mindanao to discuss possible convergence initiatives as well as the region’s potentials and capacity for bamboo production. | |||
==MGB-12 recommends closure of mine tunnels in landslide-prone areas in South Cotabato town== | ==MGB-12 recommends closure of mine tunnels in landslide-prone areas in South Cotabato town== | ||
*Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=386590 | *Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=386590 | ||
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“We will immediately inform the (T’boli) municipal government about it and jointly act on the recommendations. We’ll also conduct orientations and trainings to make the residents and village officials better prepared in case disasters would occur in their areas,” he said. | “We will immediately inform the (T’boli) municipal government about it and jointly act on the recommendations. We’ll also conduct orientations and trainings to make the residents and village officials better prepared in case disasters would occur in their areas,” he said. | ||
==Padlocked mining tunnels in T’boli, So. Cotabato re-opened== | ==Padlocked mining tunnels in T’boli, So. Cotabato re-opened== | ||