Debate Over Tree Removal in Manila for Expressway Construction

The Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources states that most trees marked for removal in Manila are exotic and decaying, but conservationists argue the issue is their removal for an expressway, not their species.

28 May, 09:18 — 28 May, 09:18

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Most Manila trees marked for removal are exotic, decaying – DENR

Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society president Anthony Arbias says the issue is not whether the trees are exotic or introduced species, but that they are being cut down to make way for an expressway

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Debate Over Tree Removal in Manila for Expressway Construction

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Most Manila trees marked for removal are exotic, decaying – DENR

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