BANACON ISLAND – The flagship environmental project of Kanepackage Group of Companies “KP-Green Earth” rekindles its commitment in mangroves project in Banacon Island, Getafe, Bohol on February 11 and 12, 2012 by planting 12,000 propagules.
The said activity was enjoined by the Kanepackage (KP) representatives among its overseas branches from Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Philippines.
At 4:30 in the morning, the KP employees set to 2 hours travel from Panglao Island where they stayed overnight going to Getafe in the northern part of Bohol and another 45 minutes boat ride in going to mangrove area. The unfavourable weather condition didn’t stop the scheduled activity but made it more exciting.
Mangroves planting started at 8 o’clock in the morning. Fifteen KP employees planted 200 propagules each for 2 hours. The partner Peoples Organizations of the host community also joined the planting.
From the launching of KP-Green Earth in 2009, total mangroves planted were now 1,195,332 or 23.9% accomplishments from its target goal of 5 million mangroves in five years. This covers an approximate area of 46.4 hectares.
After being exhausted and soaked in the rain, sumptuous seafoods await every participant plus the warm welcome of Banacon community.
Their physical exhaustion was being paid off and replaced by a feeling of satisfaction and reflection when they had a tour around the planted mangroves in 1950s initiated by the community. They related that in the future, what whey planted will grow into a mature and highly productive mangrove trees and ecosystem.
Ms. Flavs Descalzota of KP Laguna, Philippines considered the mangrove planting activity as blessing because she was given the opportunity to help Mother Nature.
Ms. Dang Thi Hoan of KP Vietnam said feels very happy for her contribution to green earth.
Ms. Nereen Beato of Super Flex Logistics, Inc . Philippines said “the activity served as venue to bond with KP employees” and very thankful to Mr. Kanesaka for creating the environmental project and for the great experiences.
Ms. Analyn Tolentino of KP Vietnam said “the experiences during her trip were very educational and inspiring.
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