The Mount Makiling Forest Reserve ASEAN Heritage Park (MMFR AHP), has officially reopened its popular attractions, including the Mariang Makiling Trail (MMT) and the Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) in Los Baños, Laguna. The MMFR was temporarily closed on 16 November 2024 as a precautionary measure due to the approach of …
In accordance with Memo No. 173 issued by the Office of the Chancellor, University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), and following the directives of the Dean of the College of Forestry and Natural Resources (CFNR), the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) announces the temporary closure of the Mariang …
In honor of the 114th anniversary of the proclamation of Mount Makiling as a forest reserve under Proclamation No. 106, we invite everyone to join us in a week-long celebration from November 18 to 23, 2024. This year’s theme, “Building Resilience Together: Uniting for Biodiversity and Conservation,” highlights the power …
The Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) Wildlife of the Month (WOM) for October 2024 is the Giant Golden Orb Weaver, scientifically known as Nephila pilipes (Fabricius, 1793) of the family Araneidae. This spider is native to South and Southeast Asia and extends into Australasia. It displays striking sexual dimorphism: females are significantly …
The Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) Plant of the Month (POM) for October 2024 is the Talitan, scientifically known as Casearina fuliginosa (Blanco) Blanco from the family Salicaceae. This tree is endemic to the Philippines and commonly found in thickets and secondary forests at low elevations. Talitan bears green to yellow fruits …
The Makiling Medical Society conducted a tree planting and nurturing activity at the Mount Makiling Forest Reserve ASEAN Heritage Park (MMFR AHP) on September 23, 2024. This initiative aligns with the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems’ (MCME) ongoing efforts to rehabilitate open areas within the reserve by promoting the use …