Botanical Gardens, Zoological Parks, and Wildlife Reserves

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Lagoon at the Albay Wildlife Park
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I hope they enhance the Albay Wildlife Park and integrate it with the Ligñon Hill Nature Park.

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Lagoon at the Albay Wildlife Park
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I hope they enhance the Albay Wildlife Park and integrate it with the Ligñon Hill Nature Park.

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Albay Wildlife Park
by Hola 802

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Albay Wildlife Park
Legazpi, Albay
by Hola 802

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[kiretoce]

Uhmm....where's the wildlife?

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^Lurking beneath the murky green waters j/k

[kiretoce]

Yeah, about that, why is it green? Is that stagnant water, no outlet?

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Originally Posted by kiretoce

Yeah, about that, why is it green? Is that stagnant water, no outlet?

I think so. Plus the photo enhancement makes it look almost nuclear. lol

[Hirono-kun]

Originally Posted by dinabaw

Compostela Valley-Host of 100's of Waterfalls and 100's of Cold and Hot Springs'....





The smallest volcano in the philippines-Mt Angelo, iNabunturan, Compostela Valley. This is the source of hot springs in the area.


The caldera Lake Leonard, 203-m in diameter, in Maco, Compostela Valley




Primeval trees on the foot of a mountain







Rafflesia found in Mt. Candalaga, Compostela Valley

Ilang oras bah ang biyahe papuntang comval?? Mga 3 hours?

[Miguel]

MOUNTAIN
Visit And Captivate At The Idyllic Oriental Negros

"Take Nothing but Pictures.
Leave Nothing but Footprints.
Kill Nothing but Time."


MT. TALINIS
Valencia, Negros Oriental

Mount Talinis, also known as the Cuernos de Negros (Horns of Negros), is a mountain in the Philippine province of Negros Oriental. At about 5905 feet above sea level, it is the second highest mountain in Negros Oriental after Mt Kanla-on.

This mountain is rich in biodiversity with the abundance of flora and fauna. It is filled with a variety of bodies of water like lakes, rivers, and waterfalls and forms of land masses like ridges, gorges, steeps, and platteau. Also present is a sulfur vent. The mountain can also be called Land of the Twins as the topography itself looks like two horns, with twin lakes and twin falls.

The Twin Falls are located near the apex of Mt. Talinis. It is the best kept secret of the mountain as it is unspoiled with very few travelers ever set foot at its waters. Only the circle of mountaineers and a few outsiders knew of its existence. Two tall waterfalls magnificently facing at each other while its backdrop are lush vegetation and canopies of trees. The joy is not only on being able to dip and bathe on its cold waters but also the adventure in conquering its terrain as one has to pass though the forest, cross a number of rivers, stroll at the twin lakes, drink real spring water straight from a rock if thirsty, sightseeing of various flora and fauna, and experience a rigorous uphill climb to reach the destination.


No doubt, that it is a favorite place for mountain lovers.


Trek to the Top

Mt. Talinis to conquer. Start of the uphill battle.









Breathtaking view of the neighboring island.



Fog sets in while walking precariously, in danger of falling from the ridge.



Trekking though the bushes and ferns














Tall Trees.






Views of down below.








Lake Yagumyum and Lake Nailig.








Camping.




The white streak at that moutain are the remnants of an eruption of a small volcano which since then has been dormant. Mt. Chesko, the volcano's name was named after some physic professors of Silliman University who discovered it.




Sulfur vent. A dog had tried to drink on this vent and but died instantly. This place is very poisonous.







Leeches!



Hidden Twin Falls. A respite after that long climb.





Carancho. Platteau on Mt. Talinis.

















beautiful photos from: mikelmags, benjie.potograpi and laarni's site

[dinabaw]

A photo by Klaus Nigge of National Geographicshowing the feeding of a baby Philippine Eagle in the captive-breeding program at the Philippine Eagle Foundation near Davao, Mindanao. Workers cover their hands with eagle-head puppets when feeding eagle chicks to help prevent the birds’ imprinting on humans.
Philippine Eagle locally known as Haribon or Haring Ibon (Bird King) is considered the largest eagle in the world. But these birds are nearing its extinction because of the massive exploitation of our forests.

Green Philippines

[Jeffreyw]

I went there dating with myself.

More La Mesa Eco Park photos here.

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More La Mesa Eco Park photos here.

[Brandon32]

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[Hirono-kun]

PIA Press Release
2009/08/15

Sustainable forest management lessens ecological disasters

Davao City (15 August) -- Amid wanton destruction of Philippine forests, described as the most rapid and most massive in the world, various NGOs and environmentalists see sustainable forest management a crucial undertaking as we face the global threats of climate change.

Authorities say that the never-ending denudation of already limited forest cover results to ecological and economic disasters. According to a Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report, at least 163,000 hectares of forest is lost every year. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) lists, "some 38 areas nationwide are prone to frequent landslides and flooding, most of which are located in the heavily denuded forest areas."

While efforts have been started since the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, much needs to be realized. The once lush Philippine forest cover estimated at 21 million hectares in 1990 or 70% of the country's total land area was reduced to a measly 800,000 hectares or 18% after a decade. By 2010, Philippine forest cover is projected to be reduced to an upsetting 266,666 hectares or six percent (6%).

Meanwhile, House Bill 137 titled "An Act Instituting a Self-Sustaining Forest Management Program, by Providing Incentives to Tree Planters on Private Lands, Forest Lands, and other Public Lands and for Other Purposes or the "Tree for Legacy Act of 2007" filed by Aurora Rep. Juan Edgardo Angara empowers the citizenry in sharing with the national government and local government units the responsibility in the management and maintenance of ecological balance within their community.

The bill explains that "there is no single solution to all the ecological and economic disasters but the "Tree for Legacy Act" as a Forest Management Program is certainly one of them". The bill's objectives are consistent with Executive Order 263 and 318 in promoting community-based approaches in attaining sustainable forest management in the country. The bill encourages tree plantation development from both private and public lands, which is very important in integrated watershed management.

Ramon San Pascual, Executive Director of the Philippine Legislators' Committee on Population and Development Foundation, Inc. (PLCPD) said, "once enacted, this bill will provide the mechanisms in ensuring sustainable forest management that will consequently contribute in reducing ecological and economic threats posed by climate change." (PLCPD) [top]

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Some of the Animals at the Albay Wildlife Park
by Paolo Arroyo

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Some of the Animals at the Albay Wildlife Park
by Paolo Arroyo

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[federalist]

nature reserves for carabaos
Borbon, Cebu

[wise_zech]

The Philippine Tarsier
Bohol, Philippines

[raf]

quoted from Oakwood Ortigas Center thread. Not on rooftop but still up there and indoors, i think

[Miguel]

VOLCANO
Visit And Captivate At The Idyllic Oriental Negros

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MT. KANLAON
Canlaon City, Negros Oriental

Mt. Kanlaon is actually shared by the 2 provinces of Negros; Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental. It is an active volcano and the tallest in the entire Visayas. It has an elevation of 2,435 meters and a base diameter of 30 km and is dotted with pyroclastic cones and craters. The summit of Kanlaon contains a broad elongated northern caldera with a crater lake. A smaller but more active crater lies in the south.

The volcano has three hot springs on its slopes: Mambucal Hot Springs on the northwest, Bucalan Hot Spring, Bungol Hot Spring. Its adjacent volcanic edifices are Mt. Silay and Mt. Mandalagan, north of Kanlaon. Canlaon City now stands beside the mountain.

Evolving for over a million years, the wilderness of Mt. Kanla-on contains a delicate ecosystem containing plants and animals living in harmony. The beauty of the mountain’s natural environment- with exotic flora and fauna, awesome geologic and other natural features of great interest, have been widely noted for their scientific, educational, and recreational importance, as well as its historical, cultural, artistic and aesthetic values. For these attributes, Mt. Kanlaon has been found and identified to possess all the necessary pre-requisites required for its status to be considered and declared as a National Park on August 8, 1934.

For a more enlightening park experience, an unhurried quiet walk lets the visitor sense the unique environment. Travelling slowly through the dense forest, one will discover each area somewhat different from the other; various kinds of unique plantlife, from the enigmatic strangler fig to delicate orchids and the ferns and epiphytes of the mossy forest. Wildlife sounds abound beneath the triple-canopy forest and if your group is quiet and observant, a number of these animals can be seen. Mt. Kanla-on National Park is the home of many species of birds including the endemic hornbill, colorful parakeets, and even migratory birds from northern Asia. The huge but harmless monitor lizards scramble over fallen logs and Draco the "flying" lizard might glide overhead. Although there are several harmless species of snakes which are rarely encountered, avoid handling any because the poisonous cobras make their home here too.

At the ridge top, panoramic scenes of sheer rock walls and cliffs with the lush cover of the dwarf forest, clash with the Margaha Valley's cogon grass and shrub-covered floor. Mornings come late and the evenings early in the Valley. Pastel patches of greens, yellows, olives, ochres and tans from agricultural lands below are suddenly cut by the deep blue sea with cloud formations hugging the curve of the horizon.

The phenomenal clouds over Makawiwili Peak are illustrative of the complex balance of Nature's forces Man has started to respect.


From a Distance



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Margaha Valley

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Forest

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Flora








Up close

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Crater

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Touch the Sky

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Break of Light

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