Tree planting is a wonderful experience. A seed is like magic, a seemingly lifeless thing that can grow into a living plant. It aims to raise awareness to every municipality, the importance of planting and saving trees especially when we used to experience midst of pandemic and rainy season. Last July 22, 2022 Toyota Lucena donated a total of three hundred (300) assorted plant seedlings of Fruit-bearing and Forest Trees to the Municipal of Lucena City, Quezon Province and planted two hundred (200) assorted plant seedlings of Fruit-bearing and Forest Trees to Mt. Banahaw, in the Municipal of Lucban, Quezon province. Plant seedlings included Kalantas, Molave, Makaasim, Katmon, Kamagong/Mabolo, Gumihan and Kalumpit. This was part of TMP’s initiative of the Annual Tree Planting as part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity. The plan of tree planting was successful and enjoyed by our selected team members, we planted the seedlings to our partnered school Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) who offered to conduct the tree planting and donated the other half of seedlings to the Municipal of Lucena. Thankfully, the team members did not feel as if this was a compliance nor a requirement. Here are their experiences about the activity:

“Participating in this kind of activity is a significant experience. It brings good camaraderie among employees while being involved in sustaining our nature. We're able to get to know other individuals from different departments. We also acquire new knowledge about forestry and be able to experience the beauty it possesses. Indeed, TLC is keeping with the mission it upholds.” – Maery Lousse Ambas, Corporate Culture Staff

“As a coordinator of this activity (Seedling Donation & Tree Planting), this worthwhile activity helps save our environment. A tree is a gift to everyone. It provides us with so many benefits needed for us to survive. Seedling donation and Tree Planting activity is a good way for the community to show that greener environment is what we need. It promotes unity and builds a community spirit, also promotes camaraderie among members of the society. It's a learning experience for all who take part. It' s an activity that unites society in building a better world.” – Giezelle Cardona, Safety Pollution Officer

“We definitely enjoyed the experience and the bonding during our trek. The planting project also helps us raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity. This also helps make our forests more resilient to future challenges like climate change.” – Mycell Holguin, Customer Relations Head

Toyota Lucena City, Inc. is honored to became a part of this initiative from TMP’s CSR activities.