However, most of these programs did not yield positive results mainly due to lack of science- guided protocols, particularly on what species to grow under certain conditions. About 1,344 hectares of mangroves were rehabilitated during the period 1900-1995 with a survival rate of 55% as reported by the DENR. If the range of a taxon is suspected to be relatively circumscribed, and a considerable period of time has elapsed since the last record of the taxon, threatened status may well be justified. Sorry, but none yet. MGA KOLEKSIYON NG 2019, POSITIBO AT LUMAMPAS SA NILALAYON! Primavera, J.H., Sadaba R.S., Lebata, M.J.H.L., Altamirano, J.P. 2004. 1996 Out of the 22 mangrove plant species 5 thoughts on “List and Status of Philippine Mangrove Species” Marilyn Dela Torre says: June 29, 2020 at 5:34 PM. al. In many cases great care should be exercised in choosing between DD and a threatened status. Learn how your comment data is processed. However, most of these programs did not yield positive results mainly due to lack of science-guided protocols, particularly on what species to grow under certain conditions. Puerto Princesa bay: Lulubog – lilitaw island, Barangay Sicsican, Tawiran and Zigsag, Luzviminda. INTRODUCTION DISTRIBUTION The total area of mangrove forests in the Philippines is estimated to be 256,185 hectares based on circa 2000. Almost all sampling sites in Puerto Princesa City ranges from very low-to-low relative values of biodiversity indices using the Shannon index of measure. All Rights Reserved. The largest remaining mangrove areas are located to the south of the archipelago, on Mindanao and Samar, and in the west on Palawan. Hello. Although there are around 23 ant species known in the Philippines, there are relatively few that we commonly found in our premises. thanks. In terms of species diversity, the top five (5) most diverse sampling sites are Macarascas (2 sampling sites), Sicsican, Kamuning, and Dos Palmas. Further upstream, where the water is not so brackish, nipa palm (Nypa fruticans) may form extensive and dense stands. Mangroves range in size from small shrub-like bushes to the huge 60-meter (200 ft) specimens found in the province of Manabi, Ecuador. Based on the results of the survey, the mangrove forest conditions in Puerto Princesa can be aptly summarized as follows: There are mangrove plantation in Concepcion, Tanabag, Dos Palmas, Snake Island, Starfish Island, Manalo, Sta. Comparison of characters of Sonneratia species in Panay Island, central Philippines ..... 71 Table 8. Based on the results, mangrove areas in the selected area along Butuan Bay fall under the category of very low biodiversity with a value of 1.79. Most of the Philippines’ vegetation is indigenous and largely resembles that of Malaysia; the plants and trees of the coastal areas, including the mangrove swamps, are practically identical with those of similar regions throughout the Malay Archipelago.Himalayan elements occur in the mountains of northern Luzon, while a few Australian types are found at various altitudes. A taxon is Near Threatened when it has been evaluated against the criteria but does not qualify for Critically Endangered, Endangered or Vulnerable now, but is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future. We collaborate with various stakeholders – local and international - to document and enhance our understanding of Philippine mangrove biodiversity. status? A taxon is Vulnerable when the best available evidence indicates that it meets any of the criteria A to E for Vulnerable, and it is therefore considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. Haribon or Philippine eagle (scientific name: Pithecophaga jefferyi) Also called the monkey-eating eagle, it is one of the largest and most powerful bird species on the planet. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category. Clearing of mangroves for fishpond development substantially contributed to the receding forest cover. Mangrove guidebook for Southeast Asia. Listing of taxa in this category indicates that more information is required and acknowledges the possibility that future research will show that threatened classification is appropriate. Ulugan bay: barangays Bahile and Macarascas. A taxon is Data Deficient when there is inadequate information to make a direct, or indirect, assessment of its risk of extinction based on its distribution and/or population status. ( Log Out /  A total of 22 species of mangrove bivalves were observed from the study sites. A taxon is Least Concern when it has been evaluated against the criteria and does not qualify for Critically Endangered, Endangered, Vulnerable or Near Threatened. Yellow mangrove; Milky mangrove; Grey mangrove; Red mangrove; Orange mangrove; River mangrove These herbivores are common in the tropical waters of the Philippines. rehabilitating denuded mangrove areas in the Philippines. Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/AQD and UNESCO. ), Tourism stakeholders seek financing and more government assistance to support post-COVID-19 recovery, USAID assists CDI cities strengthen content creation and management for COVID-19, Puerto Princesa City CBSTs Develop Business Plans, Puerto Princesa promotes nature-based tourism and biodiversity. Among the three species, he added, the Scylla serrata is bigger and most preferred by farmers. al. Global Forest Resources Assessment 2005: Thematic study on mangroves (Philippines Country Profile). Rhizophora mucronata comprised 55.22% of the total stands in Serena and Avicennia marina which covered 72.21% in Vietnam Rose, 81.19% in Alo and 40% in Tap-ok. Serena had the most diverse mangrove species. ), Cease and Desist Order (Seven Star General Mdsg., et. The survey recorded 18 true and 20 associate mangrove species belonging to 14 families and 27 genera of vascular plants. Is there an updated List of Mangrove Species conservation status? Copyright  © 2012 Official Website of Puerto Princesa City Government. Based on the 1986 aerial photographs of NAMRIA, mangrove forest cover was estimated to be about 5,917 hectares. This study aimed to identify endophytic fungi in association with mangrove species. Cruz (Kalatubog river), Bacungan River and San Jose. FAO 2005. groups. Like Like. Their biodiversity is high with around 40 true mangrove species Most diversity of mangrove species is in Southeast Asia – with only around 12 species surviving in the Americas. The Philippines harbour 39 species of true mangroves belonging to the following genera: Acanthus, Camptostemon, Lumnitzera, Excoecaria, Pemphis, Xylocarpus, Aegiceras, Osbornia, Nypa, Aegialitis, Bruguiera, Ceriops, Kandelia, Rhizophora, Scyphiphora, and Sonneratia. Leaves – devoid of discoloration, wound, physical deformation, or necrosis – of 21 mangrove species in the Bicol region, Philippines were collected. Mangrove species which were found to be widely distributed include: Rhizophora apiculata (Ra),    Rhizophora mucronata (Rm), Ceriops tagal (Ct),Xylocarpus granatum (Xg), Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (Bg), Sonneratia alba(Sa),Rhizophora stylosa (Rs),Heritiera littoralis (Hl) ,Bruguiera cylindrica (Bc), and  Ceriops decandra. Some of the mangrove trees are century-old and look gaunt and old. Mangrove species which were found to be widely distributed include: Rhizophora apiculata(Ra),    Rhizophora mucronata (Rm), Ceriops tagal (Ct),Xylocarpus granatum (Xg), Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (Bg), Sonneratia alba(Sa),Rhizophora stylosa (Rs),Heritiera littoralis (Hl),Bruguiera cylindrica (Bc), … Mangrove forests in the City have generally low volume forest stand; only 17 transects (9%) out of 125 transects have moderate to high volume stands; Intact mangrove forest with old growth stands were recorded in the following sampling sites: Honda bay: boundary of Salvacion (near boundary of Manalo, Tapol River, Siñaran), Sta. Giesen, W., S. Wuffraat, S., Sieren, M., Scholten, L. 2007. Hi! The Mangrove survey team of the ECAN Zoning Project conducted its survey of the mangrove areas in the coastal areas of Puerto Princesa from March 28 to May 10, 2005. After lunch at Vencio’s Garden Seafood Café, we proceeded to the Silonay Mangrove Conservation Ecopark located east of Calapan City. Red List Category (based on 2001 IUCN definition): ENDANGERED  LEAST CONCERN Hi, please refer to the official figures from Forest Management Bureau. Some cities, towns, villages and other places in the Philippines named after mangrove species and their associates ..... : .. 85 Table 9. There is, as yet, no consensus on the number of mangrove species occurring in the Philippines. The establishment of mangrove nurseries is in line with government s efforts to rehabilitate the coastal and mangrove ecosystems. This 41-hectare protected area, opened on November 13, 2013 (Oriental Mindoro Foundation Day), is located on the 87-hectare Silonay Island. These birds are listed by the IUCN as critically endangered because of illegal trapping by poachers hoping to make a profit selling them to private collectors and pet enthusiasts. The survey laid out 195 in different locations selected as sampling sites. Presidential Decree No. The mangrove nursery is a place for raising and tending seedlings until they are ready for permanent planting. It is based The Philippines boasts having more than half of the world’s 70 mangrove species. Republic Act No. South East Asia is also home to the most number of mangrove species in the world with 47 out of 70 known species present. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. “The three most common species of mangrove crabs in the Philippines are Scylla serrata, Scylla tranquebarica, and Scylla olivacea,” says DOST-PCAARRD Inland Aquatic Resources Research Division’s (IARRD) Officer-in-Charge Engr. ( Log Out /  Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ( Log Out /  The most dominant and important species recorded is Rhizophora apiculata (Ra). The largest remaining mangrove areas were located in the south of the Philippine archipelago: Mindanao and Samar, and in the west on Palawan. 2002). The Plantation in barangay Manalo had robust growth, taller and high survival rate. Details are provided of the most common true mangrove species in the Philippines. It is also the most frequent and dense mangrove species recorded. Learn more about the lifecycles and habits of these blood-suckers that are commonly found in the Philippines. Eduardo V. Manalili. Ma. A taxon is Endangered when the best available evidence indicates that it meets any of the criteria A to E for Endangered, and it is therefore considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild. Is there an updated List of Mangrove Species conservation Handbook of mangroves in the Philippines – Panay. Among the species, Acanthus ebracteatus was the most dominant species followed by palm mangrove Nypa fruticans. We also study the role of mangrove ecosystem health (as disturbed, restored and intact) in the vulnerability, adaptability (through sequestration of atmospheric CO2), and resiliency of mangroves against sea level rise. VULNERABLE Mangrove formations in Southeast Asia also include Sonneratia of the family Lythraceae and the nipa palm (Nypa fruticans) of the family Arecaceae. SB 2237 – National Mangrove Reforestation. •Survival rate of planted mangroves among mangrove rehabilitation initiatives was generally low (10-30%) due to use of inappropriate species & poor site selection, despite heavy budgets allocated for massive rehabilitation projects. The decrease of 180 hectares over a period of 18 years or about 10 hectares per year is attributed to the rampant cutting of trees for fuel wood, charcoal making and housing materials. Awards and Citation of Puerto Princesa City, Puerto Princesa: The first carbon neutral city in the country, Hon. Some ant species live in colonies that are supported by a single queen while others are supported by multiple queens. Destruction of mangrove was common FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok, Thailand. 705 – The Forestry Reform Code of the Philippines ( Log Out /  Nancy M. Socrates - City Vice Mayor, OFFICERS, CHAIRMEN AND MEMBERS OF THE DIFFERENT COMMITTEES, Office of the Human Resource Management Officer, Office of the City Planning & Development Coordinator, Office of the City General Services Officer, Office of the City Social Welfare and Development Officer, Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources Officer, Business One Stop Shop 2020 - Business Permit Application and Renewal, January 1 — Bagong Taon Bagong Buhay Sa Baybay. This website is dedicated to the advancement of mangrove research in the Philippines. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Introduction. Elsewhere in the Philippines, members of the Siganidae family can also be called kitang; while in my area kitang is the name for scats which are in the family Scatophagidae. •Challenges in mangrove rehabilitation: Candijay Mangrove Forest The Candijay mangrove forest is one of the most diverse in the country and boasts of at least 36 species. The other species most frequently encountered and with characteristically dense cover are Bruguiera gymnorhiza (Bg), Ceriops tagal (Ct), Sonneratia alba (Sa), Rhizophora mucronata (Rm), Xylocarpus granatum (Xg),  Rhizophora stylosa (Rs), Sonneratia caseolaris (Sc), Bruguiera cylindrica (Bc). Avicennia marina was the most abundant and dominant mangrove species which covered 66.47% of the total population. DATA DEFICIENT Majority of the trees are of the “bakauan” type (Rhizophora Stylosa) … Sixty six out of 82 provinces in the country propagate mangroves and noted that Palawan and Sulu have the largest mangrove forests CONSERVATION (FPE) People draw benefits from mangrove systems as they serve as breeding and feeding grounds for local terrestrial and aquatic species, while also being “stop-over sites” for migratory species. Mangroves are a special woody type of trees that are found in tropical countries … The two species seem to interbreed and may be one and the same.] Mangrove Forest. Puerto Princesa City, Philippines. Philippines area covered by mangrove it dwindled from an estimated 500,000 ha in 1918 (Primavera 2000) to 117,700 hectares in 1995 (DENR 1995). This field guide is an attempt towards broader awareness and appreciation of the common mangroves found in the Philippines. Medicinal uses of Philippine mangroves ..... 87 Table 10. Cruz; San Jose Plantation, San Jose; Naglaom, Mangingisda; and Puntod River, Kamuning. A mangrove is a shrub or small tree that grows in coastal saline or brackish water.The term is also used for tropical coastal vegetation consisting of such species. NEAR THREATENED Mosquito Species Mosquitoes are known to spread vector borne diseases such as dengue and malaria. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Mangrove forest is one of the vital ecosystems in tropical countries. Here is the link, https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0010095, Hi, do you have latest data on the list of mangrove forests and area covered? We have some estimates, but the official figures should come from the government offices. 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