Category: Metro Manila

Visiting La Mesa Ecopark, I can’t help but imagine how stark the difference must have been before its rehabilitation. In the late 20th century, this area suffered severe deforestation, urban encroachment, and degradation. Yet today, the reforested grounds tell a story of hope and careful stewardship. Walking along the shaded trails, I’m reminded of the Save the La Mesa Watershed Project launched in 1999 — a collaboration between Bantay Kalikasan, MWSS, and the Quezon City Government. Every tree, from narra to antipolo, feels like a living testament to those efforts, turning a once-threatened urban watershed into a thriving green escape.