UOG鈥檚 Guam Green Growth and Yo帽a mayor鈥檚 office team up for cliff side tree planting project

Members of the G3 Conservation Corps, the G3 GROW Corps, community volunteers along with Mayor BJ Terlaje and his team, aimed to enhance the natural beauty of the area with the planting.

"I've always dreamed of Yona being the gateway to the South, where you'll see all these plumeria trees blossoming,鈥� Terlaje explained to volunteers. 鈥淲hat you're doing is a positive thing. We're opening up the eyes and ears of our community that has been stagnant for a very, very long time."

Participants carefully selected and planted each of the plumeria trees, a species known for its fragrant blossoms and resilience, which are well-suited for Guam's climate.

Austin Shelton Ph.D., the co-chair of the G3 steering committee and the director of the UOG Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant reflected on the lasting impression and impact the planting will have for the community.

鈥淎 sustainable future is a beautiful future. We鈥檙e grateful to the hardworking volunteers who planted these trees as a stunning and fragrant legacy for our community and visitors to enjoy," said Shelton.

The newly planted plumeria are expected to grow and flourish, providing a lasting, fragrant landscape.

Over the course of the G3 Conservation Corps鈥� six-month program, they will have hosted island beautification events in every village on Guam.  Successful events have included roadside and beachside trash cleanups, illegal dumpsite restoration, bus stop and facility paintings, tree plantings and more.

More information on the Corps and other G3 implementation projects can be found on  and via @guamgreengrowth on social media.