Campaign seeks to create awareness Dominican Pine Tree is a natural heritage and why

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Jorge Brocca, director general of SOH Conservacion, is sounding the alarm on the critical state of the Dominican Republic’s endemic pine tree, the Pinus occidentalis, known locally as the “pino criollo.” The species, he warns, is in danger of becoming extinct.

The Dominican pine stands as an iconic symbol of the Dominican Republic. Conservationists and environmentalists are calling for urgent action to protect this valuable natural resource and ensure its survival for generations to come.

Brocca is leading a campaign to create awareness of the role the Dominican pine plays in the environment, especially in high mountain forests. A car air freshener made from Dominican pine essential oil is available at Total Gas Stations as part of the awareness campaign.

Brocca says the key campaign objective is that the Ministry of Environment name the Pinus occidentalis, a Natural...

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