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Manlubas
Swamp
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Location:
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14°09'N, 122°52'E; near Guinacutan and Labo, 65 km NNW of Naga, Camarines Norte Province, southeastern Luzon. |
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Area:
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Unknown. |
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Altitude:
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10-15m. |
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Biogeographical
Province:
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4.26.12. |
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Wetland
type:
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15. |
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Description
of site:
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A complex of freshwater ponds, swamps and marshes with an average depth of 2.5-3.0m; fed by local run-off and subterranean sources. Water levels fluctuate according to the season, and peripheral areas are cultivated during periods of low water level. Parts of the marsh have been reclaimed for agriculture. |
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Climatic
conditions:
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Humid tropical climate with no dry season, but a very pronounced period of maximum rainfall from November to January (Type II). |
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Principal
vegetation:
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No information is available on the aquatic vegetation; surrounding areas are mainly grassland, cultivated land and coconut plantations. |
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Land
tenure:
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The ownership of the wetland is unknown surrounding areas are privately owned. |
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Conservation
measures taken:
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None. |
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Conservation
measures proposed:
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Land
use:
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Fishing. Low-lying areas around the swamp are planted to seasonal crops such as rice, corn and cassava higher ground is used for the cultivation of coconuts and bananas. |
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Possible
changes in land use:
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| Disturbances and threats: | Increasing portions of the marsh are being converted into agricultural land, and soil erosion in the water catchment area is resulting in increased siltation. |
| Economic and social values: | An important source of fish and other aquatic products for the local community. |
| Fauna: | An important breeding area for Rallidae and a wintering area for a wide variety of waterfowl. |
| Special floral values: | None known. |
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| Criteria for inclusion: | 1b. |
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Source:
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Haribon Foundation. |