Expedition in Gigaquit part of push to declare area as Critical Philippine Eagle Habitat
- Jun 14, 2024
- 1 min read
by Tristan Senarillos
In August 2020, the Philippine Eagle named "Balikatan" was rescued from the forested areas of Gigaquit, Surigao Del Norte, in the northern portions of the Mt. Hilong-hilong Key Biodiversity Area. Since then, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR-CENRO) Tubod and the Local Government Unit (LGU) Gigaquit have worked together to: Regularly patrol the area to monitor the Philippine eagles, conduct community outreach campaigns to raise awareness about the plight of our national bird and its forest habitats. The presence of both adult and immature Philippine eagles have been successfully documented.
From June 2-9, 2024, we joined the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR-CENRO) Tubod and Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR-PENRO) Surigao City in their Biodiversity Assessment and Philippine Eagle Monitoring Activity. With the support of the Local Government Unit (LGU) Gigaquit and its Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), and their deputized forest guards - the Bantay Banwa, we gathered data that will support the declaration of the site as a Critical Habitat for Philippine Eagles and other threatened wildlife. This designation will help ensure the long-term protection of this important nesting site.
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The Balikatan rescue in 2020 was such a pivotal moment. It's encouraging to see DENR-CENRO Tubod and LGU Gigaquit actively patrolling and engaging communities — I've been looking for great examples of local conservation efforts like this. https://z-image-turbo.me
The Balikatan rescue in August 2020 really showed why DENR-CENRO Tubod and LGU Gigaquit's joint patrols matter — keeping eagle habitats protected needs that kind of local commitment. I've been following Critical Philippine Eagle Habitat efforts in Mindanao and Surigao Del Norte for years. https://grok-imagine-ai.net
The rescue of Balikatan back in 2020 was such a hopeful moment for Gigaquit. It's great to see DENR-CENRO Tubod and LGU Gigaquit stepping up with regular patrols and community work to protect these eagles. I've been following how local initiatives can make a real difference in Critical Philippine Eagle Habitat preservation. https://2d-to-3d.org
The Balikatan rescue in August 2020 shows how DENR-CENRO Tubod and LGU Gigaquit's joint patrols are making a real difference. It's great to see community-led conservation protecting Critical Philippine Eagle Habitats — I've been following similar initiatives https://ai-3d-model-generator.com