Belgian Students Visits CBFM PO in Babatngon, Leyte

PO president of BD1FA, Rafael Delis introducing their project plantation establishment to the visitors Noémie Clamor, Olivier Rouvroi and Ms. Kathleen Deckmyn in the Bunkhouse of the association in Babatngon, Leyte, July 12, 2011.

Two Belgian students Noémie Clamor and Olivier Rouvroi conducted a study visit at BD1FA, an FCI-assisted CBFM people’s organization operating in Babatngon, Leyte on July 12, 2011.  The visitors were accompanied by Kathleen Deckmyn of DISOP Philippines and 2 FCI staff (Rordigo Mabale and Glenn Renomeron).  They first made a courtesy call to the Municipal Mayor to inform him about the purpose of the visit. Mr. Cezar Cañete, Mayor’s Secretary was the one who entertained the visitors since the mayor was not around at that time. After the short chat, the visitor immediately proceeded to the CBFM site of BD1FA to have an ocular inspection of their agro-forestry zone, production zone and the protection zone plantation.  A two kilometer hike was experienced until the protection area was reached.  Plantation of exotic and indigenous trees was seen along the foot trail and PO members of the association were also seen constructing the hand rail of the foot trail.  The visitors admired the bird’s eye view of the town and adjacent islands of Babatngon from the top of the CBFM site.

PO member of BD1FA weeding the newly planted indigenous tree called Magkuno (Ironwood) in the protection zone of the CBFM area in Babatngon, Leyte, July 12, 2011.