Osmena Reforestation Project
Minglanilla, Cebu
Osmena Reforestation Project (ORP) is located in Minglanilla, Cebu. An experimental and heritage forest covers more than 2,000 hectares and populated by indigenous tree species, fauna, caves, rivers, and other water resources.
Osmena Reforestation Project News
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Campo 7 Forest Eyed As Trek Destination
The Osmeña Reforestation Project in Barangay Campo 7, Minglanilla town will soon become a nature trek destination, said Provincial Tourism Office (PTO) head Boboi Costas.
He said they are planning to develop the forest as a weekend getaway, a good alternative for nature-lovers and trekkers.
Costas said his office is conducting biological and ecological assessment of the forest.
A PTO team, which is identifying species of trees, plants, birds and insects in the forest, noted the presence of the black shama, locally known as Siloy, a pair of hawk owls and other endemic creatures within ... -
Osmena Reforestation Project Cebus Heritage Forest
Not too many Cebuanos know that up in the hills of the town of Minglanilla, where the roads are long, narrow, and serpentine, is a sprawling, dense wooded area that has been around for 100 years. Osmeña Reforestation Project (ORP), an experimental and heritage forest, covers more than 2,000 hectares and populated by indigenous tree species, fauna, caves, rivers, and other water resources.
It was my first time to set foot inside the 100-year old forest last week when DENR brought our agency to ORP to hold our weekly Kapihan sa PIA forum there to kick-off Environment Month as well as ORP's c ... -
3 Trails Across A Century-old Refo Haven
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 7 plans to open the Osmeña Reforestation Project in Barangay Camp 7, Minglanilla to eco-tourism ventures.
During the opening of this year's Environment Month in the reforestation project site yesterday, Dr. Isabelo Montejo, DENR 7 director, said the agency is looking into its tourism potential.
The Osmeña Reforestation Project, which turned 100 years old yesterday, was considered the first reforestation project in the country.
During the Kapihan sa PIA held at the project site, Montejo said that through the efforts of the de ...