Brehans Go Treeplanting in Busol

UP Breha, the organization of lady dormers in UP Baguio holds several activities every school year in order for it to be included in the university's recognized organizations. Treeplanting in Busol is one of Breha’s activities held annually. Busol Watershed is one of Baguio City's major water sources that's why individual and collective efforts to conserve the forested area is encouraged. Breha’s annual treeplanting activity is like the organization’s little way of helping solve Baguio City’s environmental problems. The activity is usually held during the month of September, just after the rainy season.

Being an active Girl Scout in elementary and high school, I am not new to such activities but this was the first time I ever planted a tree in Baguio.

Beforehand, we bought seedlings from DENR and hired two jeepneys to bring us to Busol Watershed. We also brought some snacks so it was some kind of picnic in the forest.

When we arrived at the place, (most of us, freshmen felt dizzy after that almost 1 hour trip being new to the city’s winding roads) we listened to a short lecture from a watershed official about environmental awareness before heading off to plant pine seedlings.

If you'd remember where you planted your seedling, you can visit it later and take care of it until it grows. This is highly encouraged to make sure that your effort will not be wasted if the seedling dies. Various organizations in the city also hold treeplanting activity in Busol at random time of the year.

With it very fresh air, Busol watershed is a good place for strolling or just picnicking.

*All Photos are from BREHA