PNPCSI

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The Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society is devoted to the conservation of indigenous Philippine plants and their natural habitats. Our organization is made up of individuals from the academe, non-governmental organizations, government agencies, plant enthusiasts/hobbyists groups and garden clubs, and the horticulture sector.

Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society News

  • Ayala Land Earns Asian CSR Award For Native Landscapes And Urban Biodiversity Program

    For creating sustainable urban landscapes and using indigenous flora that promotes the Philippines' natural heritage, Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) was recognized once again with a prestigious Asian CSR Award for Environmental Excellence.

    ALI was cited for its Native Landscapes for Site Resilience and Urban Biodiversity program last September 21 during the 14th Asian CSR Awards, organized by the Asian Institute of Management – Ramon V. del Rosario Sr. Center for Corporate Social Responsibility (AIM-RVR CSR). The 14th Asian CSR Awards was a featured event at the annual Asian Forum on Corporate Soc ...

  • Teach The Teacher Transform Students Learning Experience

    Pasay City Secondary School teachers and CORE movers gather to participate in this year's Nature Class Native Flora Tree Walk at Mt. Makiling, Los Baños, Laguna held last August 20 and September 3.

    Growing up and getting through basic education, science for many children was limited to textbooks, Google images, the National Geographic channel and their teachers' expertise. Even many educators have learned about this vast field through the said sources. There were few exposures to opportunities for nature education that can equip teachers with more knowledge and awareness about environmenta ...

  • Back To Our Roots How Ayala Land Is Leading a Philippine Ecological Revolution

    From food, to art, and fashion, the "support local" movement has continuously gained ground in the Philippines. Such efforts have also crossed over to urban planning. One development at a time, Ayala Land has taken the lead in introducing native trees to the emerging landscapes.

    Little do Filipinos know that most of the plants they see around are not native to the Philippines.Ayala Land Sustainability Manager, Anna Gonzales, shared that early landscaping practice in the country was influenced by trends and looks from abroad, particularly the United States. Exotic or foreign trees such as Ac ...

  • An Eye Opening Lesson On Native Trees

    What is biodiversity? It has been a question that lingered ever since the first few teasers were posted in the S&P Global office in Silver City 2, Pasig. Every year, S&P Global chooses a foundation to sponsor for a project they call 'Community Impact Month' (CIM).

    Haribon Foundation was one of the chosen institutions this year because the project leaders felt the need to increase awareness on matters concerning our home planet.

    Biodiversity, by definition, is the variety of life in an ecosystem. A forum was held to expound more about it where Haribon facilitators, Arlie Jo Endonila and J ...

  • Native Species For Reforestation In The Upper Marikina River Basin

    Here's a quick challenge: Enumerate five tree species that are native to the Philippines. I hope that you at least mentioned Narra, probably the most famous native Philippine tree. But did your answers include mangga, santol, langka, sampaloc, or atis? These latter species are all aliens in the Philippines, believe it or not.

    It is indeed a sad fact that Filipinos do not know their very own plant species. Our mentor the great, late Leonardo Co realized this and founded the Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society, Inc. (PNPCSI).

    I spent last weekend in a planning meeting with office ...

  • Spring Blooms At Ayala Malls

    Now there's more reason to visit and enjoy the scenery at Ayala Malls as this month of April, the well-groomed gardens and open spaces of its different properties get an upgrade by way of an exhibit featuring Philippine orchids and ornamental plants. In addition to the display, the company also launches the "Lov'Em Blooms" campaign in support of sustainable green living through various events and activities.

    The first of the activities lined up for Lov'Em Blooms is the Green Walks, which is a guided learning experience wherein speakers from the Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society ...