Philippine Forest Near Extinction

The Philippines is an example of a country that has lost its original forest. Once, ninety-four percent of its land area was forested; today that's down to 2.7% (2005: 2.8%) as reported by Rhett Butler of Mongabay.com (Philippines).

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http://bioval.jrc.ec.europa.eu/products/veget_map_insulare-sea/insularSEasia.php

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Climate Change Impact on Trees and Crops

The possible impact climate change will have on the world’s ability to provide food for its expanding population, and that affects on Tree and Crop production will vary considerably. Where crops are at their maximum heat tolerance, for example in the tropics, heat stress and drier soils may reduce  yields on Tree and Crop products by up to a third. This is where the majority of the world’s poorest people live.
Although elevated CO₂ may benefit valuable crops in certain regions it will also increase the growth rate of weeds and nuisance species. The weeds will also be able to expand their range to higher latitude habitats. The changes in climate will also lead to a pole ward migration of insects and plant diseases, adding to the risk of tree products and crop losses. The biggest problem is that the world’s poorest populations face the biggest risks. These are the people who are highly dependent on isolated agricultural systems, which are the most likely to be affected by the changing climate.

Tree Planting Day

Tree Planting - Busay, Cebu Philippines
This is how we all look from the top of the hill. Seedlings were spaced 2 meters apart from each other and were marked with bamboo stick for easy monitoring.

Tree Planting Day

This Photo was taken during our Tree Planting on one of the eroded slopes of  Busay, Cebu. This was one of the activities made possible by Green Team Philippines – Cebu.

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Support For Reforestation Program Urged

"Piyesta sa Kakahuyan"
Sept. 11, 2010-  The provincial government of Iloilo at the Maasin, spearheaded a tree planting at the Iloilo watershed area and is meant to be a symbolic activity of a bigger project undertaken in the province.
Gov. Arthur Defensor, Sr.  addressed this call to all Ilonggos to support the provincial government's overall reforestation program and its response to maintain water supply amid the threat of climate change and global warming.