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Philippines' Greening Program Faces Alarming Deforestation Reality

6/1/2025

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The Philippines' National Greening Program, initiated in 2011, sought to plant 1.8 billion seedlings to fight deforestation. Yet, satellite imagery shows alarming deforestation amidst these efforts, often led by communities with restricted land. Many areas are dominated by monocultures, jeopardizing sustainability, while indigenous forests remain vulnerable, casting doubt on the program's true impact.

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The Philippines' National Greening Program, initiated in 2011, sought to plant 1.8 billion seedlings to fight deforestation. Yet, satellite imagery shows alarming deforestation amidst these efforts, often led by communities with restricted land. Many areas are dominated by monocultures, jeopardizing sustainability, while indigenous forests remain vulnerable, casting doubt on the program's true impact.