MALASIQUI, July 13 -- The 449 trees planted at the provincial capitol complex in San Fernando City, La Union, help mitigate climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide emissions, according to the provincial government.

The planted trees within the 2.68-hectare capitol complex are composed of forest, fruit-bearing, ornamental, and palm species.

The provincial government of La Union (PGLU) said the trees serve as a natural solution against the effects of climate change, as the carbon stock helps reduce greenhouse gases.

"Based on the carbon stock assessment of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office held on the last week of June this year, the total estimated aboveground biomass of the trees reached 177,135.3 kilograms, an...