Nov 02, 2015 lovers of nature will surely enjoy what the agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary has to offer. The word caraga originated from the visayan word kalagan kalag meaning soul or people. Agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary agusan del sur province 2020. Aug, 20 the agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary, with a total area of 40,868 hectares, is the biggest marsh land in the philippines. So basta pinas tasks me to write about a historical event in my region that i am most proud of. Among the lakes in the region, lake mainit is the widest, covering eight municipalities. Probinsya hong agusan del sur is a landlocked province of the philippines located in the caraga region in mindanao. Sebua philippines discover deposits of oil and gas in mindanao huge deposits of oil and natural gas have been identified in at least three areas in mindanao, according to the department of energy doe. He said the cotabato basin covers around 1 mm hectare land in liguasan marsh, but the largest deposits have been found in the sultan sa barongis town of sultan. Landscapes and great places and their traditions to visit. Birds of agusan marsh lifer i yelled in silence to avoid shooing away the winged endemic residents and migratory visitors of agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary. Aquatic insect similarity connecting natural wetland.
Remark this is an album in the album marsh in the album mountains, volcanoes, lakes, waterfalls, rivers, dams, marsh, mangrove, etc. Agusan river, longest river in mindanao, philippines. The marsh is the habitat of endangered fauna like anhinga melanogaster oriental darter, porphyrio porphyria purple swamp hen, and nisaetus philippensis philippine hawkeagle unesco, 2006. Writers taylor hawkins, dave grohl, nate mendel, chris shiflett, georg ruthenberg. Agusan marsh is a vast complex of freshwater marshes and water courses with numerous small shallow lakes and ponds in the upper basin of the agusan river. Exploring agusan marsh most insane place ive seen in the philippines duration. It rises in the southeast and flows northward for 240 miles 390 km to enter butuan bay of the bohol sea. Agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary denr caraga region facebook. The marsh has an area of 111,540 hectares which is categorized into 7 habitat types that include freshwater swamp forests, secondary scrubs. Choose cutepdf writer as the printer in the print dialog box, and click print.
Agusan article about agusan by the free dictionary. Alegria, tubod, mainit and sison in surigao del norte and tubay, santiago, jabonga and kitcharao in agusan del norte. How agusan marsh residents adapt to a 4month flood the river will take everything it has given. One of the most ecologically significant wetlands in the philippines, the agusan marsh is situated in the heart of mindanaos agusan basin, covering an area of 14,000 hectares 140 km 2. The site is currently being reevaluated for nomination to the tentative list of unesco world heritage. Agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary is situated in the midsection of the agusan river basin in eastern. Agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary is one of the most significant wetlands in the philippines. It contains nearly 15% of the nations fresh water resources in the form of swamp forests. Imagine a place that is teeming with wildlife and filled with greenery that is the agusan marsh for you. Found in the heart of mindanaos agusan basin, this vast expanse of marsh covers an area roughly the size of. About 70km south of butuan on the road to davao, the agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary is a giant maze of interconnecting rivers, channels and lakes, with dramatic areas of swamp forest consisting largely of sago trees and inhabited by parrots, purple herons, serpent eagles and a good number of saltwater and philippine crocodiles the marsh is around 2 hours 30 minutes from butuan and 3 hour. Acting like a sponge, the site contains almost 15% of the countrys.
Agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary is a protected area in the philippines declared by the former president fidel v. Agusan marsh brief history tropical cyclones river scribd. Indigenous peoples loretoagusan marsh sectoral association. Exploring the agusan river in mindanao smile magazine. Initial environmental evaluation of agusan marsh subproject 4. Navigating past the openings to the lakes of agusan marsh, we saw the riverbanks rise as ramps of parched mud. It contains nearly 15 % of the nations fresh water resources in the form of swamp forests. For a little over three years, ive been working as a freelance writer plus, its other permutations, including handholding temperamental art directors and i love it not the handholding part so much. Agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary rosario, agusan del sur. Among the lakes in the region, lake mainit is the widest, covering eight. Spending time at the agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary. And all the while the human footprint was a constant presence. The agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary is a vast wetland of swamp forests, watercourses and lakes covering an area of nearly 15,000 hectares, roughly the size of metro manila.
Nov 02, 2015 this feature is not available right now. The marsh serves as a flood retention basin for the agusan river to cut the peak discharge of flash floods to downstream towns. Plant diversity and structure of the caimpugan peat swamp forest on. The marshland acts like a sponge, as it is nestled in the midwaters of the agusan river drainage basin. When heritage advocate ivan henares invited me to revisit the agusan marsh to document a fledgling cultural tourism project he spearheaded, i excitedly jumped at the opportunity to experience this vast and unique landscape all over again. Fluctuating asymmetry in the body shapes of goby fish. During the rainy season, when the water rises to create large lakes, vast number of ducks come to agusan marsh to nest. An overnight ecocultural tour at panlabuhan manobo floating village roughly the size of metro manila, the agusan marsh in eastern mindanao is the largest wetland in the philippines. Agusan del sur is home to agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary, one of the most ecologically significant wetlands in the philippines. A place where nature has a harmonious relationship with humans. Jan 31, 2012 balce said aside from the davao to agusan basin, another oil potential site is the cotabato basin, which service contract is now being held by the philippine national oil corporation.
This is a place where youll find mudfish, tilapia, gurami and of course, crocodiles although they are present, they rarely. Known as the home of recordsetting lolong, the saltwater crocodile crocodylus. Pdf the agusan del sur mineral resources development and. Agusans call their language minanubu, and is one of the manobo languages that still has a large number of speakers. Philippine independent film festival also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Much of the first has been drained and converted into rice fields and fish ponds. Lovers of nature will surely enjoy what the agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary has to offer. Most productive agriculture area lies along the agusan river basin.
The agusan manobo or simply agusan are scattered all over agusan del norte, agusan del sur, and even surigao del sur. So, besides the cinnamon and black bitterns flying in the hydrophytic plantsfilled gwagwa lake, one of the 56 lakes found within the 14,836hectare agusan marshland sanctuary, all the other birds we saw that fairweathered morning are my lifers. More than the fame and fortune that came bunawans way, lolongs capture and demise while in captivity became an eye opener to the people of agusan del sur. Sea of water lilies block the way in and out of the floating panlabuhan village in loreto, agusan del sur. The reality of declining quality of coastal areas has been evident for many developing countries, especially in southeast asia. A protected area covering more than 14,000 hectares in the heart of agusan river. Agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary, one of the most significant wetlands in the philippines. Cynthia lumanta and other council members during the provincial development council meeting on december, 2019 at the provincial learning center, patinay, prosperidad. Oct 03, 2010 posts about agusan marsh written by slouching somewhere. Known as the home of recordsetting lolong, the saltwater crocodile crocodylus porosus that earned the distinction of being the worlds largest captive crocodile to date, the agusan marshland is one of the most significant wetlands of the country. The agusan valley is very fertile and is one of the chief ricegrowing regions of the philippines. The agusan marsh is an extensive floodplain in the middle of the agusan river basin in eastern mindanao where rivers, creeks and tributaries mainly in the provinces of agusan del norte, agusan del sur and compostela valley converge and drain northward to the agusan river and into butuan bay. My first visit was with my sister in december 2009. The study was conducted in the agusan marsh, in the northeastern part of the island of mindanao in southern philippines in july 2010 to june 2011 fig.
Mindanao arts and crafts grade 7 linkedin slideshare. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates philippines 23 july 2011. The second contains significant crocodile populations and. The famous agusan marsh sits in the middle of agusan del sur. Sustainable management of peatland forests in southeast asia. Best of all, pdf creator is absolutely free for anyone to use. We were the first tourists permitted by the town officials of bunawan to enter lake mihaba the site. Asia during winter season, the agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary also provides an abode for the threatened populations of crocodile species namely the philippine crocodile and the. Agusan marsh brief history free download as pdf file. The golden tara of agusan but with my limited knowledge on the subject matter, i feel like someone recovering from amnesia. Within its lakes, several floating communities can be found.
The river forms a fertile valley 40 to 50 miles 6580 km wide between the central mindanao highlands west and the pacific cordillera. Crocodiles in agusan marsh were documented in lakes, rivers and creeks. In the philippines, rural coastal zones and estuaries are now being characterized by declining wild fisheries resources and degrading environment. Agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary, found in the middle part of the river. Agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary by denrcaraga iec materials. About 70km south of butuan on the road to davao, the agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary is a giant maze of interconnecting rivers, channels and lakes, with. Pdf on jan 1, 2008, davidson e egirani and others published the agusan del sur. For birders or bird watchers, lifer means a bird first seen and positively identified.
Cimatu said the use of stateoftheart technology in. Agusan del norte agusan del sur surigao del norte surigao del sur dinagat islands butuan city is the regional center. Of the continuants, all occur in syllableinitial position and all except h in wordfinal position. With these two examples, it is clear that peatlands may be converted to agriculture without any kind of land suitability assessment, which makes the identification of peatland.
Fauna a total of 127 birds which belong to 47 families were identified by the latest. Wc96061r mercury and other heavymetal contamination. Pdfcreator download for free, download pdf printer, pdf writer, pdf. Its capital is prosperidad and borders, from the north clockwise, agusan del norte, surigao del sur, davao oriental, compostela valley, davao del norte and bukidnon. Agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary foundation for the philippine. Region xiii or the caraga administrative region is the newest region in the philippines created under republic act no. Agusan marsh the perfect pick for your perfect trip. Dec 16, 2015 navigating past the openings to the lakes of agusan marsh, we saw the riverbanks rise as ramps of parched mud. The wetland is wide and could be dangerous if you venture to go far. Agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary find out more explore book your trip books features about 70km south of butuan on the road to davao, the agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary is a giant maze of interconnecting rivers, channels and lakes, with dramatic areas of swamp forest consisting largely of sago trees and inhabited by parrots, purple herons. Doe undersecretary guillermo balce said these big potential sites in mindanao include the davao to agusan basin now being. Empowering local communities and stakeholders in the management of agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary.
Posts about agusan marsh written by slouching somewhere. Supporting reports safeguards list of contents page glossary and abbreviations ii location maps vii 1. May 04, 2012 exploring agusan marsh most insane place ive seen in the philippines duration. It is also one of the ecologically significant wetland ecosystems in the philippines of international. The department of environment and natural resources denr will maximize the use of latest technologies to ensure strict implementation of environmental laws and regulations. The marsh harbors unique and pristine habitats like the sago and peat swamp forests. It is a protected area covering more thanh 14,000 hectares, in the heart of the agusan river. Agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary is a protected area in agusan del sur, philippines declared by the former president fidel v. With gaby dela merced, jurgenne primavera, ferdinand amante jr. Philippines discover deposits of oil and gas in mindanao.
During the rainy season extensive flooding is a natural and unique phenomenon. During the rainy season extensive flooding is a natural and unique phenomenon, which is vital for the survival of flora and fauna. Agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary rough guides rough guides. Agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary is a protected area in agusan del sur, philippines declared. The stops have unreleased variants when occurring before another consonant, silence, and in syllable final position. Agusan river basin integrated water resources management project fr vol.
The need for sciencebased development and management. The sanctuary is registered under the ramsar convention and. In the agusan marsh, 4,000 ha of the marsh may be declared as alienable and disposable for the purposes of irrigation. The agusan marsh wildlife sanctuary, with a total area of 40,868 hectares, is the biggest marsh land in the philippines. Download the free pdf converter and create pdf files from any application with pdf creator.