Lola Pureza's
  • About Peanut Browas
  • Non-clickable Page
  • Blog
  • Shops Available
  • Contact
  • Pinoy Recipes

The I ♥ Cebu blog by Peanut Browas

Preserving The Coastline Of Pinamungajan Through Its Mangrove Forest

8/13/2017

Comments

 
​The island of Cebu is rich in natural resources. Efforts have been exerted by both government and non-government organizations to protect these natural resources. One of these efforts was exerted by the local government of Pinamungajan where a mangrove forest was established to 
Picture
Mangrove Forest – image source: flickr.com

Mangrove Forest


According to the World Wildlife Fund, mangrove forests are productive ecosystems that provide for both marine life as well as the people living in the area. These forests serve as homes for fish, crabs, and shrimps, among others. In addition, mangrove wood is resistant to wood rot and insects, which makes them ideal construction materials for people living in the coastal areas. The dense root system of mangrove also allows them to stabilize the coastline since they prevent erosion and offer protection against storm surges.

Mangrove Forest in Pinamungajan 

The town of Pinamungajan has a mangrove forest that supports the rich marine ecosystem of its coastal areas. This mangrove forest can be seen at the point where the land intersects with the sea. While the forest is already massive in itself, a project initiated by Mayor Glenn Baricuatro further enhanced it.

Picture
Mangrove Forest – image source: pinamungajan.gov.ph
​Aside from the marine life living within the forest, it also serves to protect coastal barangays from storm surges and erosion. The mangrove forest of the town was likened to the one found in the Bojo River of Aloguisan where visitors can cruise along riding on a small banca. 
Picture
Mangrove Forest – image source: sunstar.com.ph
​A good part of the natural resources of Cebu are currently being monitored by different government and non-government organizations. But, it is still important for ordinary Cebuanos to do their part in ensuring these resources continue to exist in the years to come. Due to this, we should contribute in or own little ways whenever we visit the different natural attractions on the island.

Have you checked out the mangrove forest of Pinamungajan already? Tell us about it on the comments section below.
Comments
comments powered by Disqus
    Picture
    Lola Pureza's Peanut Browas, a taste of old Cebu.
    Available in leading supermarkets and pasalubong shops.
    Request Free Tasting
    Send Gifts to Your Loved Ones in Cebu

    Categories

    All
    Cebu
    Events
    Festivals
    Filipino
    Food
    Fun Facts
    Games
    Heritage
    Hotels/Resorts
    Natural Wonders
    Old Cebu
    Restaurants
    Snack
    Things To Know
    Tourist Spot
    Travel

    Archives

    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    February 2015
    August 2014

    RSS Feed

Cebu's Peanut Browas
About Peanut Browas
The Peanut Browas Cebu Blog
We're Hiring
Contact us
  • About Peanut Browas
  • Non-clickable Page
  • Blog
  • Shops Available
  • Contact
  • Pinoy Recipes