16/06/2026
The Department of Forestry of Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) gratefully received a donation of native tree seedlings on June 14, 2026, for the enhancement and conservation efforts of the TAU Arboretum.
The donation was generously provided by Mr. Mc George Guillermo, a native tree enthusiast, through Baby Jean L. Herbulario, RPF, the person in-charge of the TAU Arboretum. The seedlings will serve as valuable additions to the arboretum's collection and support the university's initiatives in biodiversity conservation, environmental education, and the preservation of indigenous tree species.
The donated seedlings include Malabulak (Bombax ceiba), Dapdap (Erythrina variegata), Philippine Teak (Tectona philippinensis), Tindalo (Afzelia rhomboidea), Batikuling (Litsea baticulin), Balai Lamok (Crateva religiosa), Makaasim (Syzygium nitidum), Malauban/Lamog (Planchonia spectabilis), Ipil (Instia bijuga), Pamitoyen (Calophyllum pentapetalum), Akle (Albizia acle), Balobo (Diplodiscus paniculatus), Daram (Wendlandia luzoniensis), Kalukoi (Ficus callosa), Dalinsoi (Terminalia surigaensis), Tangisang Bayawak (Ficus variegata), Malak-malak (Palaquium philippense), Malatapai (Alangium longiflorum), Kalantas (Toona calantas), Kalumpang (Sterculia foetida), Anilao (Colona serratifolia), Supa (Sindora supa), Ligas/Kamiring (Semecarpus cuneiformis), Salinggogon (Cratoxylum formosum), and Bagras (Eucalyptus deglupta).
The Department of Forestry expresses its sincere appreciation to Mr. Guillermo for his generous contribution and unwavering support for forest conservation. This donation strengthens the university's commitment to promoting native tree species and provides students, researchers, and visitors with greater opportunities for learning and appreciation of the country's rich forest biodiversity.
Such collaborative efforts play an important role in cultivating environmental stewardship and ensuring the conservation of native Philippine tree species for future generations.
📷Baby Jean L. Herbulario