Joining the students were Forestry officials James Babauta, Jason Tenorio, Thelma Taitano and administrative officer Ray Guerrero.
Guerrero said it was his team’s first time to visit Brilliant Star.
“By request of the principal, we go out to the schools to plant baby trees,” said Guerrero.
He said they do this to educate the children on the importance of trees.
It’s a hands-on activity students can relate to, he added.
World Forestry Day is celebrated each year to highlight the importance of forests and the benefits gained from them.
Under the direction of the Department of Lands and Natural Resources-CNMI Forestry, various volunteers were able to reach communities through planting projects throughout the year.
These activities increase the public’s awareness in the care of natural resources, such as trees, shrubs and hedges for island-wide beautification purposes.
DLNR said partnerships between government and private entities aim to achieve forestry goals and objectives.
Non-profit groups are also being organized to aid in the enhancement and protection of CNMI’s growing environmental concerns, DLNR said.
These groups are currently working with CNMI Forestry to address urban runoff and forest stabilization.
