Urban forestry is an emerging science and art in the field of resource management in the Philippines.The concepts and principles are quite similar with traditional forestry being both resource managementstrategies. As...Urban forestry is an emerging science and art in the field of resource management in the Philippines.The concepts and principles are quite similar with traditional forestry being both resource managementstrategies. As a science and art, urban forestry needs to be assessed as to its present status. Hence, in thispaper, I presented a brief historical background about urban forestry in the Philippines including the previousand present efforts, policies and programs related to urban forestry and the extent of their implementation.I also included the result of my assessment about the initiatives and capabilities of the local agenciesspecifically the local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila on urban forestry. I also included the statusof urban forestry research including the research gaps that need to be addressed. Some recommendations thatare logical toward sustainability of urban green spaces are likewise enumerated.展开更多
Metropolitan Manila, the capital region of the Philippines, initiated urban forestry projects toshowcase its environmental benefits. Metro Manila was once a part of a tropical mangrove forest dominatedby small trees l...Metropolitan Manila, the capital region of the Philippines, initiated urban forestry projects toshowcase its environmental benefits. Metro Manila was once a part of a tropical mangrove forest dominatedby small trees locally called nilad (Scyphiphora hydrophyllaceae). The fast-paced urbanization transformedthe original ecosystem into a bustling metropolis subjected to environmental decay. The establishment ofurban forestry is one of the interventions sought by the government to mitigate the environmental conditions.Thus, the concept of participatory urban forestry was formalized in 1988 by the national government.However, it was during the early years of the 1970s that the idea of exerting collective effort in greeningMetro Manila started through the Green Revolution, with the primary motive of uplifting the economiccondition of the people rather than on ecological enhancement. The project was forced on the people to plantvegetables and fruit trees with less emphasis on forest trees species. Although the project was not successful,the government realized that the citizenry could be a great partner for a collective worthwhile undertaking.展开更多
This paper highlights the research and development activities being done on urban forestry in the Philippines. The rolethat R & Dplaysin urban forestryislikewise discussed in theintroduction. Recommended tree spec...This paper highlights the research and development activities being done on urban forestry in the Philippines. The rolethat R & Dplaysin urban forestryislikewise discussed in theintroduction. Recommended tree species for urban planting are presented including their characteristics and distribution. Researches related to urban forestry being conducted are listed with a short description of each project. Development activities on urban forestry are likewise discussed. Finally, recommended R &D agenda and researchable areasbased on the Philippine Agenda 21 and the Department of Environmentand NaturalResources(DENR) R & D Framework are presented.展开更多
文摘Urban forestry is an emerging science and art in the field of resource management in the Philippines.The concepts and principles are quite similar with traditional forestry being both resource managementstrategies. As a science and art, urban forestry needs to be assessed as to its present status. Hence, in thispaper, I presented a brief historical background about urban forestry in the Philippines including the previousand present efforts, policies and programs related to urban forestry and the extent of their implementation.I also included the result of my assessment about the initiatives and capabilities of the local agenciesspecifically the local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila on urban forestry. I also included the statusof urban forestry research including the research gaps that need to be addressed. Some recommendations thatare logical toward sustainability of urban green spaces are likewise enumerated.
文摘Metropolitan Manila, the capital region of the Philippines, initiated urban forestry projects toshowcase its environmental benefits. Metro Manila was once a part of a tropical mangrove forest dominatedby small trees locally called nilad (Scyphiphora hydrophyllaceae). The fast-paced urbanization transformedthe original ecosystem into a bustling metropolis subjected to environmental decay. The establishment ofurban forestry is one of the interventions sought by the government to mitigate the environmental conditions.Thus, the concept of participatory urban forestry was formalized in 1988 by the national government.However, it was during the early years of the 1970s that the idea of exerting collective effort in greeningMetro Manila started through the Green Revolution, with the primary motive of uplifting the economiccondition of the people rather than on ecological enhancement. The project was forced on the people to plantvegetables and fruit trees with less emphasis on forest trees species. Although the project was not successful,the government realized that the citizenry could be a great partner for a collective worthwhile undertaking.
基金Supervising Science Research Specialist and AssistantDirector Forestry and Environment Research Division, PhilippineCouncil for Agriculture Forestryand Natural Researchand Development ( PCARRD ) Los Banos Laguna Philippine
文摘This paper highlights the research and development activities being done on urban forestry in the Philippines. The rolethat R & Dplaysin urban forestryislikewise discussed in theintroduction. Recommended tree species for urban planting are presented including their characteristics and distribution. Researches related to urban forestry being conducted are listed with a short description of each project. Development activities on urban forestry are likewise discussed. Finally, recommended R &D agenda and researchable areasbased on the Philippine Agenda 21 and the Department of Environmentand NaturalResources(DENR) R & D Framework are presented.
