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 …
MCME a year older, and much wiser
August 2017 is a milestone for MCME because it commemorates a new beginning for MCME under the leadership of Director Roberto G. Visco. Incidentally as Dr. Visco celebrated his birthday on the 18th he reflected on his administration’s maiden year achievements and looked ahead to a more dynamic and responsive …
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 …