Environmental Officers Train in Carbon Measurement to Protect Coastal Areas
La Union provincial staff conduct carbon stock assessment at Immuki Island in Balaoan
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According to the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU), local environmental officers completed a two-day training on measuring carbon stored in coastal forests from May 11 to 12, 2026, at Immuki Island in Balaoan to establish baseline ecological data.
The training, organized by the Provincial Government-Environment and Natural Resources Office (PG-ENRO), coincided with the International Day for Biological Diversity. Representatives from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) served as instructors and field guides, teaching participants how to measure trees and calculate plant weight to determine carbon storage.
The sessions covered the basic principles of forest carbon and its role in keeping the environment balanced. Personnel learned specific data-gathering procedures to track how much greenhouse gas these coastal forests can hold.
Mangroves act as natural barriers that protect coastal communities in La Union from soil erosion and storm surges. By absorbing and storing carbon dioxide from the air, these ecosystems help reduce the impacts of climate change.
During the practical phase, participants gathered actual field data within the mangrove forests of Immuki Island. The PGLU plans to use this scientific data to guide future environmental policies, planning, and conservation efforts for the province’s marine ecosystems.
SOURCE: PGLU