The Pedada Integrated Mangrove Ecopark (PIME) in Barangay Pedada, Ajuy, Iloilo, is a 17.2-hectare protected water and mangrove reserve established by a local ordinance in 2021. It features a variety of mangrove species, natural and planted, along with coastal forests and breakwaters that help manage siltation and protect the shoreline. The area has cultural stories about supernatural sightings, though these have decreased as the site gained more visitors. Despite protection efforts, the site faces threats like vandalism, storm surges, and trash pollution. Conservation measures include local laws, ongoing mangrove planting by the community, and pending municipal ordinances to strengthen protection and management.
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Capalla, 2024
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Lloyd B. Guiñez
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, Biodiversity hotspot Iloilo, Carbon storage mangroves, Climate change mitigation, Coastal forest protection, Coastal protection Philippines, , Ecotourism Iloilo, Environmental education Iloilo, Local conservation efforts, Mangrove biodiversity, Mangrove Ecosystem, Mangrove ordinance, Mangrove planting community, Mangrove reserve Iloilo, Mangrove restoration, Pedada Integrated Mangrove Ecopark, PIME Iloilo, Protected area Iloilo, Shoreline erosion control, Storm surge protection, Supernatural Sightings, Trash pollution management, Vandalism prevention
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