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Trinidad
and Quinobatan Mangroves
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Location:
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l0°03'-l0°09'N, 124°19'-124°22'E; mainly north of the village of Trinidad, on the north coast of Bohol Island, Bohol Province. |
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Area:
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10,500 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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02, 06 & 07. |
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Description
of site:
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The estuarine system of the Ipil River, with mangrove swamps along the lower reaches of the river and associated creeks, and extensive intertidal mudflats at the mouth of the estuary. |
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Climatic
conditions:
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Humid tropical climate with the rainfall more or less evenly distributed throughout the year (Type IV). |
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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 cutting of mangroves for local use; agriculture in adjacent areas. |
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Possible
changes in land use:
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| Disturbances and threats: | No information. |
| Economic and social values: | No information. |
| Fauna: | No information. |
| Special floral values: | No information. |
| Research and facilities: | |
| References: | |
| Criteria for inclusion: | 0. |
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Source:
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Perla M. Magsalay. |