Environmental groups have pushed for the declaration of the Mounts Makabol-Alikoson Conservation Area (MMACA) in Barangay Salaysay, Marilog District, as a critical habitat due to the threat of logging activities and expansion of agricultural lands.
DAVAO CITY – Environmental groups have pushed for the declaration of the Mounts Makabol-Alikoson Conservation Area in Barangay Salaysay, Marilog District, here as a critical habitat due to the threat of logging activities and expansion of agricultural lands.
The study suggested that wildlife conservation and habitat protection efforts must continue to be a priority in this conservation area.Among the endemic trees found in the MMACA include the White Lauan , Almon , Binuang , Ulayan , Almaciga , Yakal , Sagimsim , and Mountain Agoho . In a joint press release issued by the Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability , Philippine Eagle Foundation , and Sustainable Davao Movement, Ecoteneo, a series of expeditions in July and August, confirmed the presence of Philippine Eagles, including a six-month-old, and a new nest of the national bird.
“The pair of Philippine eagles was frequently detected on six occasions. This is only 4.5 percent of the total observation hours allotted during the expedition, which means these are not dwellers but permanent residents in the area,” it said.
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