Dr. J.H. Primavera is not the first person I have heard of who is critical of planting mahogany and other exotic trees because of its supposed toxic substance (Inquirer, 2/14/13). We at the Trees for Life Foundation do not begrudge such people for espousing such views.

Fuentebella, N. (2013, March 6). Plant as many trees, indigenous or not, now. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A15.