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Massive Tree Planting Project to Enhance Biodiversity at Paoay Lake National Park

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A large-scale tree planting project is set to be implemented at the Paoay Lake National Park in Ilocos Norte to boost the park's biodiversity and ecological integrity. Spanning 340 hectares, the park is a protected landscape that supports a wide array of flora and fauna, including endemic bird species, aquatic life, and native vegetation. The project, dubbed "Pag-asang Luntian para sa Paoay Lake," aims to restore degraded habitats, stabilize soil and water systems, and create microhabitats for wildlife. Over 5,000 native tree seedlings are expected to be planted in the next two years, and the project is envisioned to become a model for similar conservation initiatives in the Philippines.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Pag-asang Luntian para sa Paoay Lake project aims to enhance the biodiversity and ecological integrity of Paoay Lake National Park by planting 5,000 native tree seedlings over two years.
  • The project will restore degraded habitats, stabilize soil and water systems, and create microhabitats for wildlife in designated areas.
  • The park is a protected landscape spanning 340 hectares, supporting a wide array of flora and fauna.
  • Among the native trees being considered for planting are narra, molave, supa, palosapis, dungon, kamagog, white lauan, yakal, bitaog, banaba, ipil, and guijo.
  • President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act 12230 on August 4, 2025, declaring the Paoay Lake Protected Landscape for better management and funding.
  • A Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) has been created to oversee the management of the Paoay Lake Protected Landscape.

Statistics:

  • The project aims to plant 5,000 native tree seedlings.
  • The project will span two years.
  • Paoay Lake National Park covers an area of 340 hectares.
  • The park supports a wide array of flora and fauna, including endemic bird species, aquatic life, and native vegetation.
  • 12 native tree species are being considered for planting in the project.

Sources:

  • "Massive tree planting project in the works for Paoay Lake" (Philippines News agency, 21 Aug 2025)
  • Republic Act 12230 (declareng the Paoay Lake Protected Landscape)
  • Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Ilocos Norte

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