This Man Planted 10,000 Mangroves in Leyte After Experiencing Typhoon Yolanda
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  • 3 years ago
On his own, sixty-five-year-old Gary Dabasol grew mangroves along the coastline of Matalom, Leyte, in the hopes of protecting his home and his community.

(Photos and footage courtesy of Dan Niez)

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