THE RETURN OF PHILIPPINE NATIVE TREES
Both public and private sectors engage in tree planting activities. Over the years, it has been observed that many of the reforestation efforts in the Philippines shows the love for monoculture and the use of introduced or exotic species because of their fast growing and easy germination property. Having this kind of mind-set towards forest restoration is wrong because it does not support the survival of wildlife species. In addition, fast growing exotics are mostly pioneer species that has a short lifespan which support a management of repeated clear cutting and exhaustion of soil nutrients, making reforestation more and more difficult. Part of changing people’s perception about proper forest restoration is sharing successful strategies being implemented by organizations and individuals nationwide. The concept of Rainforestation Farming is to plant trees native to their forest. It is believed and tested that the forest becomes more sustainable and increasingly diversified if local trees are planted instead of foreign species. This strategy aims to replace the destructive forms of slash and burn practice, forms a buffer zone around the primary forests, protect their biodiversity, and help maintain the water cycle. More so, this strategy provides farmers with stable and higher income. Many testimonies of local communities proved that the inception of such strategy was able to provide economic, environmental, and social benefits
Commonly known as Mabolo; This tree is also called as the Velvet Apple by other countries. Due to logging for its wood in the Philippines, Kamagong is categorized as Critically Endangered (DENR DAO 2007-1).
“Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!”
#PhilippineNativeTrees #NativeTrees #Rainforestation #ForestProtection
(The Philippine Native Trees 101 Up Close And Personal, 2013)
Also called An-an and/or malamangga which is a favorite tree of Fireflies. This fast-growing and drought-resistant native is used to make blackboards and for pulp production!
“Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!”
#PhilippineNativeTrees #NativeTrees #Rainforestation #ForestProtection
(The Philippine Native Trees 202 Up Close And Personal, 2015)
Found only in the Philippines! Fruits of Kalumpit are used as jams and wines. The bark of this tree contains tannin which is used to make lotions.
“Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!”
#PhilippineNativeTrees #NativeTrees #Rainforestation #ForestProtection
(The Philippine Native Trees 101 Up Close And Personal, 2013)
THE RETURN OF PHILIPPINE NATIVE TREES 