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Biri Larosa: Protected Landscape and Seascape

The document summarizes information about the Biri Larosa Protected Landscape and Seascape located in Northern Samar province, Philippines. It spans 33,492 hectares across 4 municipalities and is known for its natural rock formations, beaches, coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove forests. The area was declared a protected landscape in 2000 and contains diverse ecosystems that provide habitat for many local and migratory birds as well as shellfish. However, it faces threats from activities like coral quarrying, blast fishing, and illegal logging. Conservation efforts include mangrove reforestation projects since 2007 and coral restoration initiatives since 2012.

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Biri Larosa: Protected Landscape and Seascape

The document summarizes information about the Biri Larosa Protected Landscape and Seascape located in Northern Samar province, Philippines. It spans 33,492 hectares across 4 municipalities and is known for its natural rock formations, beaches, coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove forests. The area was declared a protected landscape in 2000 and contains diverse ecosystems that provide habitat for many local and migratory birds as well as shellfish. However, it faces threats from activities like coral quarrying, blast fishing, and illegal logging. Conservation efforts include mangrove reforestation projects since 2007 and coral restoration initiatives since 2012.

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BIRI LAROSA

Protected Landscape And Seascape


Stephanie Caparroso
situated northernmost of the
province of Northern Samar,
spanning 33,492 hectares

within the municipalities of Biri,


Biri Group of Lavesarez, Rosario and San Jose,
Islands hence its acronym Biri-LAROSA.

Lavezares San Jose


Rosario

BIRI LAROSA
Protected Landscape And Seascape
BIRI LAROSA
Protected Landscape And Seascape

-famous for its natural rock


formations, as well as beaches,
coral reefs, seagrass beds and
mangrove forests.

-Presidential Proclamation No. 291 on


April 23, 2000
frigatebird black-naped tern

Bridled tern greater crested tern

Coral reefs comprise 81.53 hectares which Provide habitat to different local and
supports 23 different reef fish species such as migratory bird species as well as several
the siganid. species of shellfish.

Contains 443 hectares of mangrove forests Seagrasses cover about 284 hectares
with 15 different mangrove species with consisting of five species, including
Rhizophoraceae being dominant. Cymodocea rotundata, Thalassia hemprichii,
and Enhalus acoroides.
Threats to conservation
coral quarrying
blast fishing
illegal cutting of mangroves.
Vandalism Waste disposal
Sustainable Coral Reef Ecosystem
Management Program (SCREMP)
DENR national program (2012-2020) that will conduct a strategic, sustainable, and
ecosystem-based approach in protecting and rehabilitating our coral reef ecosystem.
SCREMP primarily aims to improve the status of the coral reef ecosystem, addressing the
long-term problems of coral reef degradation, and enhance the quality of life and the coastal
population.

-Coral reef vulnerability assessment started in 2013


- rehabilitation and protection of the coral reef
-social mobilization and development
-strengthening of the Marine Protected Area (MPA) identification and networking
-execution of the sustainable livelihood intervention program which is intended for the fisher
folks in the community.
Mangrove
Reforestation

In 2007, the Community-Based Mangrove Protection and Management project was implemented in Biri,
funded by the Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation (PTFCF). The project aimed to contribute to
the regeneration of the mangrove ecosystem by establishing a community-based mangrove management
system. The project covered protection of 546 hectares and enhancement planting in 39 hectares. As of 2013,
it has been expanded to all eight barangays in Biri.
Coral Restoration
In 2012, a non-profit organization, Biri Initiative
Org., was registered with the Philippine
Securities and Exchange Commission. Its main
objectives are to restore areas of coral reef
damaged by illegal fishing methods, promote
sustainable and environment-friendly
methods of fishing, and encourage
opportunities for alternative livelihoods,
particularly for women.
Thank You!

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