Environmental Groups Urge DENR to Halt Mangrove Earth-Balling in Philippines

Groups press DENR to suspend mangrove earth-balling

MANILA, Philippines — Environmental groups are urging the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to suspend the earth-balling and relocation of mangroves, warning that the practice could result in the death of up to 80% of trees removed, as a House resolution calls for an examination of the agency’s policy. The call was made

By Dennis Maliwanag