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.

 

BASIKONG

Ficus botryocarpa Miq.

 

Family: Moraceae

 

Other name: basikong (Manobo, Bagobo), daing-daing (Tagalog).

Description:A small tree up to 14 m tall. Found in primary and secondary forest up to 1700 m altitude, often along rivers.

Uses: The fruit latex is placed on a boil to effect healing.

 

 

 

 

YAKAL-MALIBATO

Shorea malibato Foxw.

Family: Dipterocarpaceae

Other name: guisok madlao(Leyte), guisok amarillo (Camarines Provinces)

Description:A large tree . Endemic in Leyte, Camarines Provinces, Quezon, Agusan del Norte and Zamboanga common in lowland primary forests.

Conservation status: Critically Endangered (DAO 2017-11) 

Uses: Wood is a high grade timber used as balau. 

PAMITOYEN

Calophyllum pentapetalum (Blanco) Merr.

Family: Calophyllaceae

Other name: pamitaogen (Ilk.), pamitaoyon  (Pang.)

Description: It is a  tree. Found in Luzon Island, Palawan, Panay, Guimaras and in Mindanao.

Uses: Wood is used for construction, flooring, tool handles and making bridges.

MALABAYABAS

Tristaniopsis decorticata (Merr.) Peter

Family: Myrtaceae

Description: It is a small to medium-sized tree up to 10 meters tall. Found in Luzon Island, Palawan and Mindanao common in primary forests at low and medium elevation.

Uses: Wood is used for construction, flooring and tool handle.

TAKULAO

Miliusa vidalii J.Sinclair

Family: Annonaceae

Description: A tree growing up to a height of 10m and a diameter of 40cm.  Found throughout the Luzon Island and Palawan.

Uses: Wood used for construction. Ornamental.

 

MALARUHAT PUTI

Syzygium simile (Merr.) Merr.

Family: Myrtaceae

Other name:  panglongboien (Iloko), malaruhat (Tagalog), arang (Mangyan), muning (Bisaya). 

Description: A small tree up to 15 m tall.. Distributed throghtout Luzon Island, Masbate, Mindoro, Negros and in Mindanao usually found at low to medim elevation. 

Uses: The fruits are eaten raw. Wood is used for house, ship building and farm implements.

 

TALAKATAK

Castanopsis philippensis Vid.

Family: Fagaceae

Other name: bating, bayuktuan (Rizal); talakatak (Camarines Provinces), Ulayan (Samar). 

Description: A tree which is usually 15-25m in height and reaches a diameter of 50cm.

Uses: The flavor resembles that of a chestnut. With known medicinal properties and industrial uses for cosmetics.

BALUKANAG

Chisocheton cumingianus (C.DC.) Harms

Family: Meliaceae

Other name: balokanag (Bikol), makalasa (Negros.),balita (Bukidnun)

Description: Balukanag is a good-sized forest tree, reaching a height of 30 or more meters.  Common in primary forests at low and medium altitudes from Luzon island, Catanduanes, Samar, Leyte, and in Mindanao.

Uses: Seed oil is purgative and used externally for rheumatism. Crushed leaf taken for throat congestion and pain. Pulp used for paper making.
 

ITANGAN

Weinmannia blumei Planch.

Family: Cunoniaceae

Other name: ki merak, gringging  (Indonesia).

Description: It is a small to medium-sized tree up to 25 m tall. The bole is up to 60 cm in diameter, sometimes with small buttresses.

Uses: Wood is used for beams, paneling and furniture.