BSP Ilocos Norte - Laoag City Council Training Staff, Rover Scouts and Senior Scouts together with Davila Environment and Coastal Resources Management Association, jointly undertook a mangrove tree planting last May 11, 2019 in Brgy. Davila, Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte.

The activity was a concerted effort of BSP INLC headed by OIC, Council Scout Executive Princess Alelou C. Leano, DECORMA headed by President Edgardo C. Peralta and the local government of Brgy. Davila lead by Brgy. Captain Elviro P. Agoo.

Approximately 1000 mangrove propagules were planted in the coastal area during the activity that aims to address climate change and to preserve the naturat beauty of the environment.

The activity was a support of the BSP INLC on the Scouts on Sustainable Development Goal Program of WOSM and UNESCO.

Extreme weather events caused death toll and economic losses. It is identified that Philippines is visited by 20 storms every year.

To mitigate these disasters massive mangrove planting has been encouraged.

Mangroves serve as nursery grounds for fish, prawns, and crabs. It also produce leaf litter and decayed matter as food for animals; protect coastal residents from storm waves and tidal currents; provide shelter for migratory and local birds; and is a good source of timber, tannin (dyes) and medicine, among others.

The Boy Scouts of the Philippines Ilocos Norte - Laoag City Council, with the support of DECORMA is optimistic on realizing the SGD's goal. They are also encouraging other Scout and Scouters to help save the environment.