Spending time in forests can be healthy for us

PWPA encourages Filipinos to do “forest bathing”

Everywhere we look, there seems to be a reason for us to be stressed. Whether we’re dealing with looming deadlines at work, drama at home, or even just finding a date, there are things that weigh us down. Sometimes, all we need is to escape the hassles of everyday life.

Being a tropical country, it’s a good thing that we can always find solace in the lush greenery offered by our forests. But did you know that taking refuge, even for a short while, under the canopy can improve your life and bring plenty of benefits?

Forest bathing, or what is known in Japanese as shinrin-yoku, is a cornerstone of preventive healthcare and healing in Japanese medicine. The concept was first established in Japan in the 1980s, and since then it has been backed by multiple South Korean and Japanese studies. The studies have found direct correlation between numerous health benefits and the exposure to a living forest.

PWPA urges Filipinos to save the planet by planting trees

The Philippine Wood Producers Association (PWPA) calls for the participation of Filipinos in the cause of planting more trees for the benefit of the environment and the country.

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Chairman of the Philippine Wood Producers Association (PWPA) Charlie H. Liu delivers his welcoming remarks at the 67th General Assembly held at the Joy Nostalg Hotel & Suites in Pasig City.

Building the future of our nation by planting trees

What does it take to build a nation? There are many possible ways, and one of them is helping the environment become sustainable and healthier in the future by planting more trees. If every Filipino plants one tree a year, we can be shielded from calamities while having more than enough supply to meet the demands of our forest industry.

Planting trees act as life support for ecosystems. Forests are known as the lungs of our planet. These absorb more carbon dioxide and other potentially harmful gasses, including sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide, from the air and release oxygen. Aside from this, it also provides habitat and food for animals ensuring the diversity of flora and fauna on our planet.

Changing the way we look at cutting trees

There are many misconceptions about the act of cutting trees and the usage of wood and other by-products, the Philippine Wood Producers Association (PWPA) aims to dispel these myths and in the process educate the public about the importance of sustainable forest management.

Sustainable forest management refers to environmental preservation and management that is sustainable, socially acceptable, and economically viable. It is the key to maximizing the benefits of tree cutting while keeping the negatives down to a minimum and helps ensure that the well-being of the environment is preserved for future generations.