The graduating students of Pangasinan State University – Bayambang Campus successfully completed a massive tree-growing initiative on June 25th, 2024, planting over 13,880 seedlings across the campus and partner institutions.
The initiative, mandated by Republic Act No. 9512 and CHED Memorandum Order No. 33,. 2009, aimed to integrate environmental education into the tertiary curriculum and contribute to the 2024 World Environment Day theme, โ#GenerationRestorationโ.
All 1,388 graduating students participated, planting a minimum of 10 timber and fruit bearing seedlings each. The activity was divided into three groups:
Group 1: Graduating students with Latin honors and non-academic awardees planted their trees on campus grounds.
Group 2: Graduating students with academic distinction awards planted trees at partner institutions: Tanolong Elementary School, Tanolong National High School, and Bani Elementary School.
Group 3: The remaining graduating students planted trees in their respective barangays, coordinating with local officials and the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) to determine suitable locations and species.
The initiative will be supported by a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between PSU-BC and the LGU Bayambang, solidifying the partnership in promoting environmental conservation. The PRPIO, The Reflector, Supreme Student Council, and graduating class advisers ensured widespread participation.
Beyond tree planting, the initiative is a long-term commitment to environmental stewardship. A monitoring system has been established to track the growth and health of the planted trees. The campus nursery has been revived to provide replacement seedlings, ensuring the continuity of the initiative.
The โPSU Bayambang Campus Tree Growing Activityโ is a testament to the institution’s commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable development. The participation and cooperation of all students, faculty, and staff were crucial to the success of this initiative, which will have a lasting positive impact on the environment and the community.
