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the front cover of a magazine with trees in it
AGOHO (Casuarina equisetifolia) This fast-growing & drought tolerant native tree is great for soil fertility or Nitrogen fixation. Fibers from the tree are used by the communities as a remedy for diarrhea & sore throat. “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” Visit our website: www.rainforestation.ph Articles about this tree: Orwa et al. Casuarina equisetifolia. 2009. World Agroforestry Organization.
an advertisement for the philippines native trees
BITAOG (Calophyllum inophyllum) This drought tolerant and slow-growing native tree prefers sandy, well-drained soil. All parts of Bitaog are used for traditional medicine. “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” #PhilippineNativeTrees #NativeTrees #Rainforestation #ForestProtection Visit our website: www.rainforestation.ph Like our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/RFRIphils January 29, 2016
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APITONG (Dipterocarpus grandiflorus) This native tree is commonly used by communities to in watersheds for erosion control. Varnish, adhesive, production and waterproofing of paper are some of the products of this tree. According to the IUCN Red List, Apitong is crtically endangered due to logging. “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” #PhilippineNativeTrees #NativeTrees #Rainforestation #ForestProtection April 4, 2016
a tall tree with the words kalantaas on it's bottom and bottom
KALANTAS (Toona calantas) Kalantas is also called Red Cedar or Philippine Cedar. It is found only in the Philippines. This tree is categorized as ‘Critically endangered’ according to IUCN Red List 2004 and DENR DAO 2007-1. “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” ‪#‎PhilippineNativeTrees‬ ‪#‎NativeTrees‬ ‪#‎Rainforestation‬ ‪#‎KeepingitNative‬‪#‎ForestProtection‬ (c) Philippine Native Trees 101: Up Close and Personal June 22, 2016
there is a tree with green leaves on it and the words bagulimbang
BAGUILUMBANG (Reutealis trisperma) This sun-loving and fast-growing native tree is found only in the Philippines! Baguilumbang is sometimes called the ‘Philippine tung’ and commonly used as ornamental trees. “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” #PhilippineNativeTrees #NativeTrees#Rainforestation #ForestProtection (Philippine Natie Trees 101: Up Close and Personal, 2013) July 19, 2016
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BOLONG-ETA (Diospyros pilosanthera) Used to be found all over the Philippines, but now categorized as ‘Endangered’ under DENR DAO 2007-01 due to illegal logging. “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” #PhilippineNativeTrees #NativeTrees #Rainforestation #KeepingitNative #ForestProtection (c) Philippine Native Trees 202:Up Close and Personal September 6, 2016
an advertisement for the philippines native trees, featuring green leaves and red lettering on black background
PILING-LIITAN (Canarium luzonicum) Found only in the Philippines! Source of elemi resin used for varnish, inks, soaps, and incense. The tree is also rich in limonenes. Elemi oil is said to have therapeutic and medicinal benefits. Piling-liitan is categorized as ‘Threatened’ under DENR DAO 2007. “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” #PhilippineNativeTrees #NativeTrees#Rainforestation #KeepingitNative (Philippine Natie Trees 202: Up Close and Personal, 2015) August 25, 2016
an advertisement for botong's native trees in the philippines, with text on it
BOTONG (Barringtonia asiatica) Did you know that locals use its bark and leaves to treat sores, stomachache, rheumatism, and tuberculosis? “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” #PhilippineNativeTrees #NativeTrees#Rainforestation #KeepingitNative#ForestProtection (Philippine Natie Trees 101: Up Close and Personal, 2013) October 5, 2016
an advertisement for the philippines native trees in talsay, with green leaves on it
TALISAY (Terminalia cattapa) Also called the Umbrella Tree or Almond Tree! Talisay is the ‘only tree species that emulates autumn in tropical Philippines.’ “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” #PhilippineNativeTrees #NativeTrees#Rainforestation #KeepingitNative #ForestProtection Source: Philippine Native Trees 101:Up Close and Personal
an advertisement for the philippines native trees project, featuring green leaves and text that reads'alagau '
ALAGAU (Premna odorata) This fast-growing native tree is very tolerant to infertile and water-logged soils! “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” #PhilippineNativeTrees #NativeTrees#Rainforestation #KeepingitNative #ForestProtection Source: Philippine Native Trees 101:Up Close and Personal
an advertisement for the philippines native trees and their names are displayed in front of green leaves
MALUGAI (Pometia pinnata) This fast growing native tree is said to have medicinal value in its bark. Leaves of Malugai are also used against rice pest. “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” #PhilippineNativeTrees #NativeTrees#Rainforestation #KeepingitNative #ForestProtection Source: Philippine Native Trees 202:Up Close and Personal
the cover of sablot's book, philippines native trees salitot
SABLOT (Litsea glutinosa) This fast-growing tree is great for plantation. Seeds contain aromatic oil, gum from its bark is used to make white soap, and fibers can be used to make ropes or for paper pulp. It also has a lot of medicinal values. “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” #PhilippineNativeTrees #NativeTrees #Rainforestation #KeepingitNative #ForestProtection Source: Philippine Native Trees 202:Up Close and Personal
the fruit is growing on the tree in the forest with many green leaves around it
The Health Benefits of Noni Fruit (Morinda Citrifolia) and Noni Juice
Noni,mengkudu or cheesefruit (Morinda citrifolia) is a tree native to South East Asia and Australasia regions.The ripe noni fruit has a not so pleasant taste or odour but has been reported to have a range of health benefits.
an advertisement with the words alm on it in front of green leaves and plants
ALIM (Melanolepis multiglandulosa) Aside from having a lot of medicinal values, this fast-growing native tree is also favoured by birds! “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” #PhilippineNativeTrees #NativeTrees#Rainforestation #KeepingitNative #ForestProtection Source: Philippine Native Trees 101:Up Close and Personal