The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) planted 500 more native and endemic trees in New Clark City on July 10, bringing the agency closer to its goal of planting 1,000 trees by end-2025 under its “Thousand Trees for One Clark” initiative.

Led by BCDA President and CEO Joshua M. Bingcang, officers and employees planted local species such as Amugis, Dao, Salingogon, Kamagong, and Banaba across a one-hectare area along One Clark Boulevard in Capas. The trees were chosen to support biodiversity, combat soil erosion, and contribute to climate action through natural carbon sequestration.

“This initiative underscores our dedication to building infrastructure that nurtures both progress and the environment,” said Bingcang.

Since January 2025, BCDA and partners have planted a total of 811 trees, with more activities lined up this year to reach an additional 1,000 trees.

The reforestation effort supports several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

BCDA has been consistent in its environmental efforts since 2019, through partnerships and campaigns such as “100 Trees for 100 Days,” the 2022 Abacan Watershed reforestation, and most recently, two events in June with Catholics for Life and the Tourism Promotions Board, which added over 260 native trees.

BCDA continues to lead by example, integrating sustainability into its development agenda and proving that urban progress and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand.