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Panubulon
Island and Guiwanon Islets
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Location:
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l0°23'-l0°30'N, 122°33'-122°43'E; southeast of Nueva Valencia, at the south end of Guimaras Island, Guimaras Sub-Province, southeast of Panay. |
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Area:
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14,000 ha. |
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Altitude:
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Sea level. |
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Biogeographical
Province:
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4.26.12. |
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Wetland
type:
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03, 06 & 07. |
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Description
of site:
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Numerous small islands and islets with fringing mangrove swamps and extensive intertidal mudflats, off the southeast coast of Guimaras Island. The principal islands are Panubulon Island, Guiwanon Island and its associated islets, and Inampulugan Island. |
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Climatic
conditions:
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Humid tropical climate with two pronounced seasons, a dry season from November to April and a wet season for the rest of the year (Type I). |
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Principal
vegetation:
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Mangrove swamps. |
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Land
tenure:
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No information. |
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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 and outdoor recreation. |
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Possible
changes in land use:
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| Disturbances and threats: | None known. |
| Economic and social values: | The inhabitants of the islands are largely dependent on the mangrove and marine resources for their livelihood. |
| Fauna: | The area is reported to be important for migratory ducks and shorebirds, but no detailed surveys have been made. |
| Special floral values: | None known. |
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| References: | |
| Criteria for inclusion: | 1b, le, 3b. |
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Source:
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Perla M. Magsalay. |