NVSU joins Global Green Wave, plants 150 Mulberry seedlings for Biodiversity, Sericulture

In support of Nueva Vizcaya State University’s celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity, at least 150 mulberry seedlings were planted during the Organization for Industrial, Spiritual, and Cultural Advancement (OISCA) Furusato Green Wave 2025, a global environmental initiative at Singian Hills, Tuao South, Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya, June 5.

Spearheaded by the College of Teacher Education (CTED), in partnership with the College of Forestry, Environment, and Resources Management (CFERM), the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Unit – Bayombong, and the Office of International Affairs (OIA), the activity gathered students, faculty members and staff from NVSU to take part in this global tree-planting campaign organized by OISCA.

The Green Wave, launched by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity under the United Nations Environment Programme (SCBD), is an annual campaign encouraging young people worldwide to take action for the environment.

This year’s theme, “One school, one tree, one gift to nature,” strongly resonated with participants, promoting a spirit of environmental stewardship, responsibility, and global unity.

Planting mulberry seedlings is a key step in developing NVSU’s Sericulture Program and establishing a five-hectare plantation, which is needed for a future Philature facility to process silk cocoons into high-quality fibers. This effort is led by Dr. Regino L. Galate, NVSU Sericulture Program Coordinator, with the strong support of University President Dr. Wilfredo A. Dumale Jr.

Prior to the planting activity, participants received a brief orientation on the proper way to plant mulberry seedlings and the importance of tree care, facilitated by Balik Scientist Dr. Guillermo A. Mendoza.