Plastic poses a grave threat to our oceans, but nature offers a key ally: trees.

Trees also play a crucial role in safeguarding the ocean's health.

Cue Hostmost Philippines. In tandem with Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and local community officers, we negotiated a tree-planting activity at San Mateo, Norgazaray, Bulacan.

Long Branch Short:

🌲Trees reduce runoff, which prevents excessive pollutants and sediments from reaching coastal waters, preserving the ocean's marine life.

🌲Enhanced soil absorption via tree roots prevents stormwater surges and sewage overflow, reducing the volume of contaminated water entering the ocean.

🌲Trees help maintain a balanced freshwater supply in coastal regions, crucial for sustaining ocean ecosystems.

🌲Trees reduce air pollution, prevent soil erosion, and cool urban stream water indirectly contributes to maintaining healthier coastal areas.

And Be-leaf it or not…we’re feeling better, and this will be our first of many.