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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has defended tree-cutting activities linked to the Berong Nickel Project in Palawan, saying strict safeguards, phased implementation and replacement measures are in place.
“We assure the public that no tree is authorized for removal without strict legal basis, environmental safeguards and long-term rehabilitation requirements,” the DENR said in a statement on Monday.
Under the Berong Nickel Project’s tree-cutting and earth-balling permit, authorities have approved the cutting of 26,617 trees, along with the earth-balling and transplanting of 43,743 saplings.
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