Candijay Mangrove
Candijay, Bohol
The Candijay Mangrove Forest is located in Barangay Panadtaran, Candijay, Bohol. The mangrove area of Cogtong Bay covers 2,200 hectares of primary growth mangrove forest of which 598 hectares are located in Barangay Panadtaran . Since 1999, efforts to protect and rehabilitate the mangrove stands have been stepped up to stop further destruction.
At least 21 out of 47 true mangrove s ...
pecies known to grow naturally in the Philippines are found in Panadtaran. The protection of this valuable natural treasure is shared by the DENR, the local government of Candijay and resident communities, assisted by the Coastal Resource Management Project.
Candijay Mangrove Forest News
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DENR 7 completes demarcation of 24 protected areas
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Central Visayas has completed the forest delineation of all 24 protected areas in the region.
With this, the local government units designated to manage the region's protected sites can now come up with "buffer zones" intended to prevent the exploitation of the sites as well as to promote sustainability to those living near these areas.
Isabelo Montejo, DENR 7 executive director, said that the six protected areas in Cebu, two in Negros Oriental and 16 in Bohol were completely delineated by the Land Evaluation Party (LEP), which i ... -
Time for worldwide fund to save mangroves
World lenders should set up a "Global Mangrove Fund" to protect these hotspots of biodiversity and vital sources of income, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said on Monday.
More than a quarter of the world's mangroves have already been lost, and the current rate of destruction is more than triple that of land forests, it said.
Greenhouse gas emissions have increased as a result, as methane and carbon dioxide are unlocked from vegetation and sediment, said the Nairobi-based agency. Around a fifth of carbon emissions from all forests derive from mangroves, it said.
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Top 10 Funtastic Places and Activities in Bohol
In 2013, the devastating earthquake bruised Bohol's booming tourism industry. Five months later, the province has bounced back!
"Ang Pinaka" hopes to do its share in the ongoing rehabilitation by featuring a definitive list of the most 'fun' places to go and 'fun' activities to do in Bohol.
Water sports and extreme adventure
Aqua Sports
For extreme watersports, head on over to Bellevue Resort. The resort offers our favorite aqua sports like wind surfing. But if you're into novelty, better go inside the "rolling ball," a huge plastic hamster which you can use to float and run ac ... -
DENR 7 completes boundary delineation of protected areas
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-7 has completed the boundary delineation of protected areas in Central Visayas.
Isabelo Montejo, DENR-7 executive director, said that a total of 16 protected areas have been delineated totaling to 842.1786 kilometers last year.
"The delineation is necessary so that we would be able to strengthen our environmental protection initiatives particularly those protected areas and national parks against degradation or exploitation as we try to solicit the active support and cooperation of various stakeholders," said Montejo.
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Experience the Nature Candijay Mangrove Forest
Head to the one of the most naturally blessed towns in the province of Bohol, Candijay, where one can experience the vast array of natural wonders that continue to draw the thousands of visitors every year. Its industrious and friendly townsfolk are more than happy to help you around and make your stay in their beautiful town fun and memorable.
History
The name of the town is said to have come from the words "Kang Dihay" meaning belonging to Dihay, a strong man with many followers. The name was eventually changed to Candijay and was organized during the Spanish regime and was then one ... -
Mangrove Forest Tour in Banacon Island and Candijay
Bohol is considered as one of the few provinces in the country that has possibly one of the most biologically diverse mangrove ecosystems. Mangroves surround most of the province of Bohol are most common around river systems, estuaries and off shore islands.
Banacon Island Mangrove Forest
Banacon, an island located north of the municipality of Getafe, Bohol is recognized for its extensive mangrove plantations with scenic trails beneath overlapping mature mangroves that make every passionate photographer drool at the awesome canopy this intertwining of bakauans has created.
It has an a ...