Conservation and protection of mangroves increases the interface between marine and terrestrial ecosystems, supporting unique fauna with high biodiversity by providing habitats, nurseries, shelter and feeding areas for various animals such as reptiles, mammals, fish, shrimps, and birds like collared...[read more]
Conservation and protection of mangroves increases the interface between marine and terrestrial ecosystems, supporting unique fauna with high biodiversity by providing habitats, nurseries, shelter and feeding areas for various animals such as reptiles, mammals, fish, shrimps, and birds like collared kingfisher (Paz-Alberto et al., 2020).
The White-Collared Kingfisher used to be found mostly along the coasts and in mangroves, but now they hunt in freshwater wetlands, cultivated lands, gardens, and parks.
Locally, this species is thought to be in decline due to the ongoing destruction of mangrove forests for development.
Habitat loss and natural disasters may potentially pose a threat to small island populations.
Rafflesia manillana is one of the endemic species that can be found in the forest ecosystems of Aurora, Philippines. These flowers are endangered due to land clearing, logging, and ethnobotanical collecting (Paz-Alberto et al., 2016). Rafflesia manillana is regarded as the smallest known Rafflesi...[read more]
Rafflesia manillana is one of the endemic species that can be found in the forest ecosystems of Aurora, Philippines. These flowers are endangered due to land clearing, logging, and ethnobotanical collecting (Paz-Alberto et al., 2016).
Rafflesia manillana is regarded as the smallest known Rafflesia with flowers only about 15-20cm in diameter (Brown, 1919).
Did you know that? Rafflesia consueloae is a parasitic plant species of the genus Rafflesia that is endemic to the island of Luzon, Philippines. Its small blooms, upright perigone lobes, and distinctively cream-white disk surface, which is often devoid of processes, set it apart from all other Ra...[read more]
Did you know that?
Rafflesia consueloae is a parasitic plant species of the genus Rafflesia that is endemic to the island of Luzon, Philippines. Its small blooms, upright perigone lobes, and distinctively cream-white disk surface, which is often devoid of processes, set it apart from all other Rafflesia species. Its small blossoms, with an average of 9.73 cm in diameter when fully grown, make it the smallest of the world's largest flowers.
Accidentally discovered in Pantabangan-Carranglan Watershed Forest Reserve (PCWFR) in Nueva Ecija, the Rafflesia consueloae was dubbed as the world's smallest Rafflesia flower. Unfortunately, it was already considered "critically endangered" due to forest degradation and development in PCWFR. (Paz-Alberto et al., 2015).
Delegates from President Ramon Magsaysay State University, Tarlac Agricultural University and Central Luzon State University, and Tarlac City and Capaz, Tarlac and Candaba, Pampanga attended the "Webinar on Biodiversity Conservation and Phytoremediation" organized by the Institute for Clim...[read more]
Delegates from President Ramon Magsaysay State University, Tarlac Agricultural University and Central Luzon State University, and Tarlac City and Capaz, Tarlac and Candaba, Pampanga attended the "Webinar on Biodiversity Conservation and Phytoremediation" organized by the Institute for Climate Change and Environmental Management (ICCEM), College of Science (COS), Central Luzon State University (CLSU) via Zoom Meeting and Facebook Live on December 21, 2021.
Its goal is to raise awareness on biodiversity conservation and phytoremediation among local governments and state universities.
Rafflesia manillana is one of the endemic species that can be found in the forest ecosystems of Aurora, Philippines. These flowers are endangered due to land clearing, logging, and ethnobotanical collecting (Paz-Alberto et al., 2016). Rafflesia manillana is regarded as the smallest known Rafflesi...[read more]
Rafflesia manillana is one of the endemic species that can be found in the forest ecosystems of Aurora, Philippines. These flowers are endangered due to land clearing, logging, and ethnobotanical collecting (Paz-Alberto et al., 2016).
Rafflesia manillana is regarded as the smallest known Rafflesia with flowers only about 15-20cm in diameter (Brown, 1919).
Project SAFE January 10 at 9:28 AM · DID YOU KNOW THAT? One of the endemic species that can only be found in the forest ecosystems of Zambales is the TAPULAO SHREW RAT. Illegal settlement and unsustainable utilization of resources by local communities have deg...[read more]
DID YOU KNOW THAT?
One of the endemic species that can only be found in the forest ecosystems of Zambales is the TAPULAO SHREW RAT.
Illegal settlement and unsustainable utilization of resources by local communities have degraded Mt. Tapulao (Rivera and Paz-Alberto, 2020). Current misguided and disorganized ecotourism activities have also negative effects in the area obliging the local government to establish the mountain as a critical habitat strictly following the Republic Act 9147 or the Wildlife Act.
Ligtas ang may alam hatid sa inyo ng Project SAFE.