On August 17th, 14 students from Manamoc National High School participated in a mangrove potting activity in Barangay Manamoc, Cuyo, Palawan. Under the supervision of Ma’am Grace Lucas, the Grade 9 students potted 95 wildlings of api-api (young mangroves) which will later be planted to contribute to the mangrove regeneration efforts of the community.
Mangrove protection and regeneration are key components of the Foundation’s environment program which promotes the effective management of terrestrial and marine resources to safeguard the island’s inherent integrity and the well-being of its people. With active community involvement, a total of 219 hectares of mangrove areas are fully protected; 27 hectares of which have been replanted and regenerated.
Mangroves are vital for the wellbeing, food security, and protection of coastal communities. They host a spectacular diversity of flora and fauna, provide forest products and sustain fisheries, protect coastline from erosion and extreme weather events, contribute to water quality, and help fight climate change. (United Nations Environment Programme)