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BakaJuan Project, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Los Baños (2026)

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College Of Forestry And Natural Resources, University Of The Philippines Los Banos

12/11/2025

𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬🌿🌦️

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸.

In mangrove reforestation and planting programs, it is crucial to understand the do’s and don’ts. Always consider the site’s biophysical conditions, proper zonation, and appropriate species to ensure a higher success rate. It is also important to recognize other distinct ecosystems that coexist in the area to avoid habitat conversion and disruption, which can harm overall coastal biodiversity and stability.

𝐹𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑑𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛.

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29/10/2025

𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬🌿🌦️

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀. 🌱

Planting mangroves the right way is essential for successful restoration. Placing them in straight rows may look organized, but it actually ignores natural site conditions and weakens their ability to protect coastal areas. Mangroves grow best in irregular, natural clusters that follow the land’s shape, tidal flow, and soil type. By following these natural patterns, we can help mangroves thrive, strengthen coastlines, and support marine life.

𝐹𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑑𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛.

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15/10/2025

𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬🌿🌦️

Mangroves aren’t just trees by the sea – they’re one of the best natural defenses. They absorb and store carbon, helping to mitigate climate change. They provide habitats for marine life, protect coastlines and support local communities.

However, when mangroves are destroyed, all their benefits and stored carbon is released back into the atmosphere. That’s why it’s important to protect our mangroves for a better, greener and safer environment.

𝐹𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑑𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛.

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01/10/2025

𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬🌿🌦️

With the southwest monsoon bringing strong rains, winds, and frequent typhoons, our mangrove forests play a bigger role than ever. Their dense root systems act as buffer zones, breaking strong waves, reducing storm surges, and preventing coastal erosion—safeguarding both lives and communities.

But mangroves don’t just protect us—they also nurture thriving ecosystems. By filtering water, trapping sediments, and serving as nurseries for fish and other marine species, they support food security and local livelihoods. In the Philippines, where storms are a part of life, mangroves stand as our natural allies—protecting, providing, and preserving.

𝐹𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑑𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛.

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17/09/2025

𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬🌿🌥️

🍃𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐱𝐲𝐠𝐞𝐧-𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐬?

Mangrove species are found in the intertidal zones, where this environment has led to the evolution of a special adaptation in mangrove species — 𝐏𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬. Being rooted in the soil with a severe lack of oxygen, mangroves need to access air to take up oxygen. These special roots help the trees take in oxygen even when the roots are partly submerged. These specialized roots also possess lenticels, which are pores in their surface, responsible for facilitating oxygen exchange. This unique adaptation allows mangrove species to thrive in this unique environment.

𝐹𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑑𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛.

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03/09/2025

𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬🌿🌥️

𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒂, 𝒂 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆 𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔.

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 is an initiative of the Association of Filipino Forestry Students – UPLB, featuring informative posts released every other Wednesday. This aims to raise awareness and disseminate knowledge about mangrove forests, highlighting their importance and the need for their conservation. Through this initiative, the association seeks to continuously promote environmental consciousness and inspire local communities to become active stewards of the environment.

𝐹𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑑𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛.

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26/07/2025

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓🌿

Today, we join the global community in observing this year’s 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦. This day reminds us of the vital role mangroves play as a unique, valuable, and vulnerable ecosystem, and highlights the need to protect and manage them sustainably.

Mangrove ecosystems are essential to the health and resilience of coastal communities around the world. They provide critical services such as shoreline protection, carbon storage, biodiversity support, and food security. However, behind this spectacular ecosystem lies a devastating reality—mangroves are disappearing three to five times faster than overall global forest losses, with serious ecological and socio-economic impacts.

The 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 - 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐁 stands in solidarity with this global initiative, advocating for the conservation of mangrove areas, especially in support of local Filipino communities.

In alignment with this advocacy, our flagship event, the 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭🍃, remains committed to the reforestation and rehabilitation of the mangrove ecosystem throughout the Philippines. Earlier this year, on March 15, 2025, we successfully held this year’s BakaJuan Project: Mangrove Tree Planting and PalaroJuan sa Bakawan in Padre Burgos, Quezon Province.

Now in its 13th year, the BakaJuan Project is a continuing testament to our organization’s commitment to environmental stewardship. It also highlights the importance of active community participation in protecting and restoring our mangrove forests, ensuring that their benefits endure for generations to come.

𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒘𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒔𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒕.

𝐹𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑑𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛.

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REFERENCE
UNESCO. (2025). International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystem 2025. https://www.unesco.org/en/days/mangrove-ecosystem-conservation

29/03/2025

This year's 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐣𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭: 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 has once again served its purpose 🌱🌊. With the mission of enhancing public awareness regarding the importance of mangroves and engaging in community participation, this activity successfully brought together individuals who share a common goal of environmental conservation. 🌍💚

This activity would not have been possible without those who generously supported the project. In turn, AFFS-UPLB is deeply grateful to everyone who has been with us throughout this event.

𝐈𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡:
Foundation for the Philippine Environment
YGOAL, Inc.
Tanggol Kalikasan, Inc.
UPLB Sigma Rho Fraternity

𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧, 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐭𝐚𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧 🌱

-UPLB

25/03/2025

🍃𝗕𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗝𝗨𝗔𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: 𝗔 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗝𝗨𝗔𝗡!✨

And that’s a wrap! On March 15, 2025, at Brgy. Kinagunan Ibaba, Padre Burgos, Quezon Province, something truly unforgettable happened. Together with all our passionate participants, the 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 – 𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗕 turned this year’s 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗝𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁: 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗝𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 into an incredible success!👏

This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without 𝗬𝗢𝗨. Every propagule planted, every game played, and every connection built made a lasting impact, not just on the mangroves, but on the hearts of everyone involved.

Thank you, everyJUAN for being part of this journey, for showing up for the environment, and for proving that together, we can create a brighter and greener future. But this is just the beginning! Planting propagules is only the first step. Our commitment doesn’t end here, we’re in this together.

𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘴𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘥!🔔

𝙈𝙪𝙡𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣, 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙩𝙖𝙤 𝙖𝙩 𝙠𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙣.🌱

-UPLB

23/03/2025

🌿 𝗕𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗝𝗨𝗔𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗔 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗝𝗨𝗔𝗡 ✨

From seeds to success, BakaJuan Project: Mangrove Tree Planting and Palarojuan sa Bakawan 2025 was definitely an unforgettable experience!🌱 On March 15, 2025, in Brgy. Kinagunan Ibaba, Padre Burgos, Quezon, we made waves—one mangrove at a time! 🌊🌿

Together with passionate stewards of nature, AFFS-UPLB turned this year’s BakaJuan Project into more than just a tree planting event—it became a movement of hope, action, and commitment. 💚💪

To everyJUAN who showed up, played, planted, and connected—you are the roots of change! 🌎 This is just the beginning; let’s keep growing, thriving, and protecting our environment together. 🌱🌊

-UPLB

14/03/2025

𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐳𝐨𝐧, 𝐝𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧! 🎒🚌

Are you all excited for the most awaited, fun, thrilling, and purpose-filled activity? Don’t worry, the wait is almost over! Just one day left until we dive into the 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

Ready yourself for a day overflowing with vibrant energy, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments as we come together for this remarkable activity! We are just as excited as you are! 🌱🌟

To fully enjoy our activities, here are a 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬:
📌 Wear comfortable, breathable, and outdoor-friendly clothes 👕🩳
📌 Pack extra clothes and towel 👕
📌 Aqua shoes, field sandals, or boots are highly recommended for safety and comfort 👟
📌 Bring durable and refillable water bottles to stay hydrated 🚰
📌 Bring your own plate or tupperware and utensils to minimize wastes 🍽️
📌 Most importantly, bring your enthusiasm, passion, and positivity 💫

See you there! ✨

𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧, 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐭𝐚𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧 🌱

-UPLB

13/03/2025

𝗗-𝟮: 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗻𝗮 𝗯𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗝𝘂𝗮𝗻?

Two days to go before 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗝𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻! Are you ready to make an impact and be part of a greener, bigger movement?

This year, the 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 - 𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗕 proudly brings you 𝗠𝗧𝗣-𝗣𝗦𝗕, a long-awaited event where we don’t just plant mangrove, we also cultivate change! Together, let’s show up for our environment and our communities, proving that small actions can lead to lasting change.

𝘉𝘳𝘨𝘺. 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘯 𝘐𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘢, 𝘗𝘢𝘥𝘳𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘰𝘴, 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘻𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 — 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦!

𝙈𝙪𝙡𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣, 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙩𝙖𝙤 𝙖𝙩 𝙠𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙣.🌱

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