In celebration of the Benguet pine tree (Pinus kesiya/Insularis), the first pine tree festival is being planned for December this year to give due recognition to the tree for all its contributions to the people and land of the Cordillera region of the Philippines.
The festival will involve six provinces and two cities and will focus on educational, recreational and informative activities within the cultural, social, economic and environmental spheres involving the Benguet pine tree and the people of the Cordillera region.
Goal
The immediate goal is to celebrate through a community-participated, educational, recreative and entertaining festivity the relevance of the pine tree to the Cordillera region, in particular, and to the country, in general. The long-term goal is to widen and in-depthly support education, conservation, research of pine trees.
Mission
Providing leadership, education, service and creating awareness among Cordillerans, that pine trees are integral part of our lives and that these and their habitats must be protected and conserved.
Vision
A thriving highland community activity celebrated every year in any part of the region the pine tree (Pinus kesiya/Insularis), recognizing its significant contributions and providing education, awareness, protection and conservation as well as encourages living with the same in a sustainable manner.
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