DENR Involves Community On Law Enforcement

Glan, Sarangani, August 22 (DENR) -- The DENR CENRO- Glan recently meet with the 23 leaders of civil society organizations (CSOs) during the focused group discussion event for the recipients of the Enhanced National Greening Program of Malungon, Malapatan and Glan, of Sarangani Province, to tackle issues on timber poaching and protection of the remaining forest in their respective communities. The CSOs were encouraged to participate in the campaign against prohibited acts of harvesting timber and the utilization of other forest resources as well as any acts that cause destruction of forest resources. The leaders were taught of the policies and acts that are considered unlawful. They were also tapped in the reporting of violations thru fastest means for the DENR to respond on time. No less than the CENR Officer, Maria Elvira Lumayag, had personally discussed with the community leaders. (Wenie G. Vergara)