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Forester Limpiada of the Makiling Botanic Gardens represents the Philippines at the 2018 IABG Training on Botanical Garden Development and Management

Forester Angela A. Limpiada, University Extension Associate II (UEAII) of the Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) of the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) attended a Training Course on Botanical Garden Development Management last August 28 to September 15, 2018 in Shanghai, China. The training was organized by the International Association of Botanic …

Young Farmers Training: Exposing the Youth on the Importance of Farming

As the former US President Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “we cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” This inspired the project team headed by For. Nicasio M. Balahadia to conduct the “Young Farmers Training on Crop Production and Management” …

Adopt a Site: Tree Planting and Watershed Rehabilitation using Soil and Water Conservation Methods

On 17 August 2018, the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) conducted “adopt-a-site” and tree planting activity held at the boundary of Barangay Bitin, Bay and Barangay Limao, Calauan in Laguna. The activity was part of the project funded by the Philippine Geothermal Power Company, Inc. (PGPC). It aimed to enhance …

Bayanihan: A joint effort of farmers from Brgy. Limao, Calauan and Brgy. Bitin, Bay, Laguna

The Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) in partnership with the Philippine Geothermal Production Company Inc. (PGPC) through the program entitled: Establishment of an Indigenous Tree-based Agroforestry Development Program in Mount Bulalo established about half a hectare Demo-farm situated at Sitio Bungahan, Brgy, Limao, Laguna. On 15 September 2018, farmers from …

Manila palm is MBGs’ Plant of the Month for October 2018

Adonidia merrillii (Becc.) Becc. popularly known as Manila palm is the Makiling Botanic Gardens Plant of the Month for October 2018. Manila palm belongs to family Arecaceae commonly known as “Christmas Palm.” It is native in the Philippines specifically in Palawan and Dajugan Island. You can also find Manila palm in Sabah, …

MCME conducted a Trail Assessment after Typhoon Ompong

A trail assessment in the Mariang Makiling Trail (MMT) of the Mount Makiling Forest Reserve ASEAN Heritage Park (MMFR AHP) was conducted last 18 September 2018. The Protection and Regulation Unit (PRU) headed by For. Rolly V. Breva of the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) sent a team headed …

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