The Cordillera Hydroelectric Power Corp. has planted more than 60,000 assorted tree species in watersheds in Kapangan and Kibungan. This is part of its commitment to preserve and protect the environment in the area, where it will construct its 60-megawatt run-of-river hydro power plant.
Jingboy Atonen, Coheco legal and government regulations officer, said the 60,000 trees were part of the 120,000 trees that the company would plant within the watershed areas of both towns within the next five years following conditions set by the Environment department under the environmental compliance certificate that was issued for its hydro project. The trees planted included Benguet pine, coffee and other fruit-bearing trees.