Regional botanical garden: a model for conserving rainforest as a climate mitigation measure in the province of Apayao [Philippines]
2010
Baluscang, Z.A. | Rodolfo, D.A. | Ocampo, R.O. | Manicad, M.C. | Aman, R.C., Apayao State Coll., San Isidro Sur, Luna, Apayao (Philippines)
Dubbed as the 'Last Forest Frontier in the North', the province of Apayao is endowed with rich forest resource covering almost 70% of its total land area. Threatened with the increasing number upland dwellers, the Apayao State College, Local Government Unit of Luna, and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources came together for a common goal of establishing the Regional Botanical Garden, as model for forest protection. The Regional Botanical Garden (RBG) is situated at Marag Valley. Once the haven of the New People's Army during the 80's, and now habituated by various indigenous people such as Isnags, Ibanags, Igorots and others. The RBG has a total land area of 1,025 hectares. Impact of the project includes biodiversity conservation, a climate change mitigation measure to reduce risk of drought and other natural disaster, and increase awareness of communities on forest conservation.
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