Endemic species in the Philippines like the majestic Philippine Eagle are losing their homes, fast. Help us restore and protect their habitat through forest restoration! We hope that you will join us in this cause to save our life-giving forests and bring back the only home of our unique and endangered wildlife.
The Philippines only has 22.93% forest cover left and continues to lose thousands of hectares of forest annually. In the protected area of Mounts Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected Landscape, home to over 400 species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects, declining forest cover is greatly affecting the wildlife. Species that can only be found in the Philippines are losing their homes like the critically endangered Philippine Eagle who was last seen in the area almost 30 years ago.
We aim to plant native tree species in order to recover the home of the Philippine wildlife. This will be done by working with communities and the local government to plant and protect native trees and develop sustainable livelihoods. We will prepare the restoration sites and seedlings, maintain and monitor the tree planting areas, provide livelihood and skills training programs for our partner communities and raise awareness about our unique species.
Over 400 species of wildlife will have a home, which will help ensure their steady population growth and bring back other species lost to the area like the Philippine Eagle. Community organizations also benefit from taking care of seedlings as a skill and livelihood they can pass on to future generations. Ultimately, the replenished forests will provide these areas with cleaner air, water supply and even protection from flashfloods.
