Authors : Maria Mercy L. Dimasacat

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 8 - August

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24AUG1632

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Abstract : This study aimed to evaluate the impact of Tree Planting Activity to Nurture Impactful Mission (TANIM) at select barangay in San Jose, Batangas. The study design is descriptive-qualitative in nature. Based on the qualitative data analysis, two themes have emerged such as simple yet useful and the short-term and long-term ecological benefits. The respondents felt contentment and fulfillment with themselves and felt a sense of accomplishment as described as a sense of success and service from the heart which implied a profound sense of achievement and a heartfelt commitment to making a positive impact on the environment. The short-term ecological benefits as described by the participants were local biodiversity, soil protection, soil health improvement, air quality improvement, and microclimate regulation while the potential long-term ecological benefits were enhanced biodiversity, carbon sequestration, water quality improvement, climate resilience, nursery operations, seed collection and processing, community engagement, aesthetic and recreational value of planting more trees, and educational opportunities which implied the immediate gains and envisioned the lasting advantages. The output of the study is the action to increase participation in the Tree Planting Activity to Nurture Impactful Mission (TANIM).

Keywords : Tree Planting Activity to Nurture Impactful Mission

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