MANGUIRING PROVINCIAL ARBORETUM AND LEARNING SITE

Manguiring Rainforestation Learning Area was established in February 25, 2011 in Barangay Manguiring, Calabanga, Camarines Sur. It is a 2.06-hectare man-made forest home to 43 native forest trees and fruit trees species. It has an established nature trail and camping site.
 

The rainforestation area in Manguiring is among the most important terrestrial ecosystems in Camarines Sur, and hosts many species of birds and other wildlife. The ecological significance of the rainforestation area, and the associated biodiversity carry much potential as a primary ecotourism destination and promotes environmental education. Sustaining the benefit in the long-term requires the protection, preservation and effective management of the rainforestation area. The long term goal of the project is to become a model natural resource management initiative of the Province, a tourist destination and accessible site for laboratory of the academe in their ecological studies.

  

Learners conducting 
field activities

STO. NIŇO BIODIVERSITY CENTER

Sto. Niño Biodiversity Center is located in Barangay Sto. Niño, Pili, Camarines Sur. The biodiversity center was established in 2011 during the launching of the El Verde in February 23. As a show of support to the environmental movement, the late President Benigno Aquino III planted a kamagong seedling (Diospyros philippinensis) inside the biodiversity center.

It covers 17 hectares of land with nature trail. The manmade forest is home to 56 native and premium native species of trees. The biodiversity center is now being developed into a learning farm to provide students taking forestry and dendrology courses a place to enrich and practice their learning.

kamagong tree planted by the late
President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III

 

MALATIBIG

Ficus congesta Roxb.

Family: Moraceae

Other name: cluster Fig(English)

Description: A small rainforest fig, is often found growing along edges, creek bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAUAN-PULA

Shorea negrosensis Foxw.

Family: Dipterocarpaceae

Other name: lawaang-pula (Mindoro), red lauan (English),

Description:a large tree attaining a height of about 50 meters and a diameter of about 200 cm. Found throught the country. IUCN listed as "Critically Endangered."

Uses: Roots decoction drunk to treat fever. Bark is a source of tannin. Wood is used for construction, furniture, plywood, pulp and paper making. Used for watershed reforestation.