Assess biodiversity and habitat of Mount Malindawag, Naawan, Misamis Oriental.
Methods:
Species characterizations
Findings and Results:
1. Highest diversity of flora at mid-forest while lowest diversity was observed in the agro-forest area.
2. A tree species Canarium racemosum Merrill obtained highest Species Importance Value (SIV) at 38.6%, 42% and 30.8%, respectively in the three habitat types.
3. The highest endemicity of flora was at mid-forest with 24% per DAO 2007-01 and 26% per IUCN conservation status.
4. Majority of fauna species were birds that were mostly resident and common and were usually observed at upper-forest habitat.
Conclusion:
1. Various activities undertaken were threatening the inhabiting biodiversity, and therefore, demand immediate protection and conservation measures from formulating policies to increasing awareness of various stakeholders
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