MANILA, Philippines – Naidokumento ang nasa limang species ng pitcher plant sa Barangay San Miguel, Arakan, Cotabato.
Ayon sa Department of Environment and Natural Resources Office-SOCCSKSARGEN (DENR-12), ang mga halaman na ito ay naidokumento ng mga tauhan ng
Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO)-Matalam sa tatlong araw na foot patrolling sa 135 ektarya ng tropical forest area, na nagpapakita ng mayamang biodiversity nito.
“These species are designated as Endangered (EN) and Vulnerable (VU) under DENR Administrative Order No. 2017-11, which presents the Updated National List of Threatened Philippine Plants and their Category. This classification underscores the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect these rare and ecologically significant plants,” sinabi ng DENR-12.
Ayon pa sa ahensya, pinagsisikapan na nilang italaga ang Mt. Sinaka bilang isang critical habitat site.
“Brgy. San Miguel is one of the surrounding barangays, and this designation aims to protect the diverse ecosystems and biodiversity found in the area. These actions are essential to preserving the unique plants and animals for future generations,” dagdag ng DENR-12.
“This unique group of carnivorous plants, recognized for their pitcher-shaped leaves, demonstrates the urgent need for effective conservation efforts in the region,” sinabi pa. RNT/JGC
