Arbor Day has been institutionalized in the country to Plant trees and ornamental plants and other forms of relative activities. That's why in General Santos, the local government unit and other government and non-government institutions joined in observance of the Arbor Day 2012 by planting bamboos across the Silway River in Barangay Dadiangas North, this City.

City Councilor Ed Leyson IV did his part

In the Activity, individuals and groups were encouraged to plant and care for trees. Everyone is encouraged to participate actively in this kind of tree planting activity.