Conservation of biodiversity in wetlands and marine areas of the Philippines

Alcala, Angel C. (2001) Conservation of biodiversity in wetlands and marine areas of the Philippines. [Proceedings Paper]

The conservation of biodiversity in mangrove forests and coral reefs of the Philippines is reviewed. Current estimates of remaining mangrove forest in the Philippines is less than 100,000 ha, less than a fifth of the area reported in the early 1900s. The marine area occupied by coral reefs has been estimated at 2,500,000 ha. Less than 30% of several hundred reef sites surveyed nationwide have live coral cover of 50% or more. The remaining mangrove forest and good coral reefs as well as their biodiversity have been the object of protection and management by government, non-government agencies, local communities and academe since the mid-1970s, as indicated by the large number of protected areas (500+) reported at this time. However, it is estimated that these marine protected areas (including no- take marine reserves) do not probably exceed 100,000 ha indicating the enormity of the task of protection that lies ahead. The paper discusses the research findings on the present status of resources in mangroves and coral reefs and their implications for management.

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The conservation of biodiversity in mangrove forests and coral reefs of the Philippines is reviewed. Current estimates of remaining mangrove forest in the Philippines is less than 100,000 ha, less than a fifth of the area reported in the early 1900s. The marine area occupied by coral reefs has been estimated at 2,500,000 ha. Less than 30% of several hundred reef sites surveyed nationwide have live coral cover of 50% or more. The remaining mangrove forest and good coral reefs as well as their biodiversity have been the object of protection and management by government, non-government agencies, local communities and academe since the mid-1970s, as indicated by the large number of protected areas (500+) reported at this time. However, it is estimated that these marine protected areas (including no- take marine reserves) do not probably exceed 100,000 ha indicating the enormity of the task of protection that lies ahead. The paper discusses the research findings on the present status of resources in mangroves and coral reefs and their implications for management.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43000 UPM Serdang, Malaysia.Call Number QH75 A1I61 2000
AGROVOC Term:	biodiversity conservation
AGROVOC Term:	wetlands
AGROVOC Term:	marine areas
AGROVOC Term:	mangrove conservation
AGROVOC Term:	coral reef conservation
AGROVOC Term:	nature conservation
AGROVOC Term:	environmental management
Geographical Term:	Philippines
Depositing User:	Ms. Azariah Hashim
Date Deposited:	24 Sep 2024 06:53
Last Modified:	24 Sep 2024 06:53
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1169

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