A 20-HECTARE area within Mt. Apo, the country’s highest peak, will be designated as a wildlife rescue and conservation center following an agreement among local governments, national agencies, and private organizations.
DENR DAVAOs highest peak, will be designated as a wildlife rescue and conservation center following an agreement among local governments, national agencies, and private organizations.The project seeks to bolster and promote conservation efforts and assuage the dwindling number of endemic wildlife through the collaboration and mutual support of all stakeholders,Sta. Cruz, a town in Davao del Sur, is one of the jump-off points for Mt. Apo treks.
The Sta. Cruz local government was among the signatories of the Manifesto of Support for the project initiated by the Mindanao Development Authority. The manifesto, finalized last week following a two-day roundtable discussion, was also signed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources -Davao Region office, other local governments within the regions of Davao and Soccsksargen covered by Mt. Apo, private firms, and the Philippine Eagle Foundation.
DENR-Davao, in a separate statement, said the planned conservation center is in line with the continued programs of the Protected Area Management Board for Mt. Apo Natural Park.s Regional Executive director had brought changes to the policies and regulations in the country
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