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Reforestation Tips - Philippines

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Improved Self-Watering Device or Drip Feeder

Photo, Video, Story: credits to Eman of Philippine Hikers Forum

After watching some videos and knowing some techniques, I have designed my own drip feeder using readily available materials.

I chose this concept because when we use materials that can be found in our homes easily, it will mean zero cost to the reforestation project managers. Therefore, it can be easily implemented and can be easily copied by others.

See photos;

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Photo above: I chose a 1.5 liter soda bottle for this one since in other countries they use a 5-liter earthen pot. Nonetheless, using earthen pots will require cost. In this project, I opted to use the readily available soda bottle. I believe this is the best compromise. The bottle was cut at the section where the neck meets the main body. I made 3 holes at one side near the bottom of the bottle. I used a 3-inch nail to punch these holes.

Punch holes in the bottle cap too. This will prevent the pebbles from entering the bottle while at the same time help filter the water.

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This is how it will look like. The lid acts like a funnel that catches rainwater. This is also filled with pebbles and sand to act as filter.

The 3 holes at the bottom of the bottle must be in the same level as the roots or a little higher than where the roots are.

We can also place a piece of cloth before we put the pebbles into the funnel to greatly improve the filtering function.

To make sure that the lid will not slide down into the bottle container when you pour the pebbles into it, make 2 notches, one on each side of the bottle rim and also make 2 notches on the lid to match that of the bottle container. See photo below;

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Now, let's see this video;


VIDEO: SELF-WATERING DEVICE WITH PEBBLE AND CLOTH FILTER



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBY8P5DPhic


PRINTABLE GUIDE On HOW TO MAKE THIS DEVICE

Tagalog version

click here to Download copy

This is how our device will look like after it is installed.

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You can also cover the base of the seedling with a thatching to insulate it from the sun's heat and lessen the effects of evaporation and let the moisture in the ground to stay longer.

Thatching is a layer of dead grass, including leaves, stems, and roots serving as a sheltering cover or a mat.

See image below;

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Some planters use a round cardboard, around 1 foot in diameter, with a hole in the middle for the trunk of the seedling. This acts the same way as the thatching.


ACTUAL TREE-PLANTING and DEMO

This was on May 10, 2017 at Mt. Balagbag, which is a part of the Ipo Watershed in Norzagaray, Bulacan.


Photos:

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Videos:

Link 1 Youtube video

Link 2 Facebook video
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REFORESTATION TIPS
Flipzi's Cove
http://z6.invisionfree.com/flipzi/index.php?showtopic=790

Includes;

- watershed management
- rainwater collection
- tree-planting tips
- issues
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MULCH or THATCH


Do not throw away those pizza boxes or used cardboard yet!

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credit to Fredd Ochavo / UP Mountaineers

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credit to Fredd Ochavo / UP Mountaineers

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credit to Fredd Ochavo / UP Mountaineers


2 Uses;

1. Controls evaporation of water in the ground

2. Controls weed growth, which helps seedling eliminate competition in getting nutrients and water from soil


Actually, I got this idea from Mr. Fredd Ochavo of the UP Mountaineers. I simply added another cut, a bigger one, to accommodate the Sefl-Watering Device.

Combination of this Self-Watering Device plus Mulch is perfect for reforestation sites where there's limited water supply.

Mulch is also recommended for grassy areas.

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Also, there are hills or mountains that are totally deforested or denuded. This means that when summer sets in, the heat will be too much for these seedlings. Survival rate will be low unless it is regularly nurtured.

To increase their survival rate, this combination is recommended.

It is also suggested that a Barbeque Stick is added to serve as Anchor for the mulch, which will prevent the mulch from being blown away by strong winds. Such scenario may even break the fragile seedling. Also, if the edge of the center hole touches the fragile stem repeatedly, it may damage the skin and cause fungal (mold) infection.

The stick is pressed into the ground at a 45-degree angle to get a firmer hold of the mulch.

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We can also use rocks instead of the sticks. Simply lay the rocks on top of the mulch to hold it down.

By the way, do not put the whole pizza box. Cut it in half. :)

We can also cut the board into donut shapes. See photo below;

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credit to Jai Ho and John Patrick Singalawa

One pizza box will give two pieces of mulching material.

Other mulching materials;

1. other cardboard boxes
2. old planks of wood
3. rice straws
4. coconut leaves (1 whole piece may cover 2 seedlings / dont cut it anymore)
5. coconut husks and shells
6. flat rocks
7. leaves and twigs
8. broken clay pot

Perhaps, an added measure is the installation of a shade made of local materials that are biodegradable. Installation is essential for seedlings planted during the months of January to March, where the seedlings are at their most vulnerable stage.

Again, no seedling should be planted during the summer months of April and May because the survival rate will be low due to too much heat.

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Heart-shaped mulch? Pwede! This is Fredd Ochavo of the UP Mountaineers, by the way. He is among those from the civil society who have been very active in protecting the Ipo-Angat watersheds. Fredd and the UP Mountaineers have been doing much in promoting the preservation and protection of the Ipo-Angat watersheds for more than 10 years now. (photo credit to Fredd Ochavo)

#ReforestTheRoad project in Mt. Balagag - Ipo Watershed

See Video: https://web.facebook.com/RocketBong/videos/10209228933455478/
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THE IDEAL PLANTING TOOL


Dibble Bar

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Demo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xqeKRsaa0E

This can be made by any metalcraftsman or even a welder if this is not available in hardware stores yet.

By the way, hikers and volunteers may donate this tool to reforestation project managers of the forest management units such as Mt. 387's KAPUNCAN, which is a DENR-accredited organization tasked to reforest and protect a portion of the Talavera Watershed in Carangglan, Nueva Ecija. The man leading the group is Mr. Roy Manuzon, a former DAR employee while his wife is an Agriculturist.

If you wanna reach Mr. Manuzon to inquire about managing a forest, you may reach him through their forum page. Click here, Save Mt. 387.
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Other forms of nurturing


We can also cut or press down the grasses enveloping or suffocating a young tree or seedling.

The purpose is the same as placing a mulch to control weed growth and allow seedlings to get more share of the water and nutrients from the soil.


Assisted Natural Regeneration

Forest regeneration in the Philippines

Uploaded on Feb 4, 2011

FAO's 2011 State of the World's Forests report, published to coincide with the International Year of Forests, highlights some positive and encouraging trends. Asia and the Near East are showing an increase in forest regeneration and replanting projects.One such project is the "Advancing the Application of Assisted Natural Regeneration for Effective Low-cost Forest Restoration" project, carried out on the Philippine Island of Bohol.

Presented in this video, it highlights the vital role of local communities in managing, conserving and developing forests. In particular, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) partnered with the Philippines government to promote ANR (Assisted Natural Regeneration) as a way of regenerating the forests



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RPDsi7mkSE
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More about FOREST MANAGEMENT

Protecting biodiversity and watershed while sustaining need for timber and minerals

The Philippines is among the countries that are losing their forest cover fast, ranking 4th in the world’s top 10 most threatened forest hotspots.

54 percent forest cover, or 16 million hectares of forest, is the ideal forest cover for tropical countries.

Click here http://s15.zetaboards.com/emancampos/topic/10207278/
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USE NATIVE TREES

Native trees are more resilient to drought.

These trees also attract birds that feed on its fruits, flowers and seeds.

Non-indigenous or imported varieties are invasive and they even eliminate native varieties. One man-made forest in Bohol has thick with trees but is considered biodiversity dead. It's like a ghost haven. You wont see or even hear any bird around.

Philippine Native Trees – What to Plant in Different Provinces
click here.

List of some of our natine trees;

1. Kaatoan Bangkal or Kadam (Neolmarckia cadamba)
Photo 1 click here
Photo 2 click here

2. Malabulak or Bulak-bulakan (Bombax ceiba)
Photo 1 click here

3. Cupang
Photo 1 click here

4. Danag (Anisoptera aurea)
Photo 1 click here

5. Banaba
Photo 1 click here

6. Ylang-ylang
Photo 1 click here

7. Yakal
Photo 1 click here

8. Salingbobog (Crateva religiosa)
Photo 1 click here

9. Narra
Photo 1 click here
Photo 2 click here

10. Catmon
Photo 1 click here

More native trees here, click this.
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