ABOITIZ CONSTRUCTION, Inc., the construction arm of the Aboitiz group, has partnered with Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) to develop mangrove forests in Lian, Batangas.

The Mangrove Forest Enhancement Project aims to plant and grow 1,455 mangrove seedlings by 2026, Aboitiz Construction said in a statement on Wednesday.

“The project also aims to achieve an 80% survival rate of the planted seedlings by its completion, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the mangrove forest and its positive impact on the local ecosystem,” it said.

It also seeks to support the Lian Fisherfolks Association and Samahan ng mga Mangingisda sa Sulok, a local community living in the area. This includes mangrove plantation design, nursery establishment, seedling production, and plantation maintenance.

“The Mangrove Forest Enhancement Project not only contributes to the preservation of vital ecosystems but also supports the livelihood of local communities,” Karmine Andrea Ching, senior associate Vice-President for business transformation of Aboitiz Construction, said in a statement.

The partnership was signed last Nov. 12 at the RAFI office in Cebu City. It will be implemented in coordination with the local government and the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office of Lian.

The project adds to the construction firm’s sustainability initiatives. The company earlier planted around 1,300 seedlings in Alaminos, Laguna, Balamban, Cebu, and Claver, Surigao del Norte. — Beatriz Marie D. Cruz

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