EcoTour Sites that Cleans the Air

Plant Mangroves for Cleaner Air

Also prevents soil erosion and flashfloods. Wave buffer during tropical storms.

Breeding, nursery and feeding areas for a great variety of life, including endangered and threatened species

Environmental Science for Social Change ESSC is a Jesuit research institute that promotes environmental sustainability and social justice through the integration of scientific methodologies and social processes. Building scientific capacity requires group commitment and integrity to see changes made and discern with a deeper human spirit our life in the world. http://essc.org.ph

Pagtinabangay Foundation is a SEC-registered non-profit organization engaged in social development work and environmental conservation since 1989. Its partners are farmers, women and fisherfolk. To date, it is developing a model farm that small farmers can replicate using natural farming methods. Contact Person Emil 09212174224

PROCESS – Bohol, Inc. The Community-Based Sustainable Tourism Program through the Community Life Tour of Abatan River and the Abatan Estuary envisions genuine community empowerment. Guided tour through a mangrove forest, livelihood demonstrations where the guest is encouraged to participate, mangrove planting, homestay, and a local serenade. http://processbohol.org

Pagbilao Mangrove Research Center A diverse ecosystem in Pagbilao, Quezon makes the area a favorite field trip destination mostly of botany and zoology students from prestigious universities and site for Corporate Social Responsibilities. One of the major supplier of mangrove in Luzon. Contact Person Executive Director Joni Dapla 09284955598.

Bakhawan EcoPark and Research Center is a community-based eco-tourism project located in Brgy. New Buswang, Kalibo, Aklan. The project models a fruitful partnership between the community, LGU, Government Agencies and NGOs. It advocates the need to protect and maintain the environment, in this case – the 170 has. mangrove reforestation project earlier established while giving local communities the opportunity to increase their livelihood incomes through tourism service related activities. http://www.kalibomangrove.com

All EcoTour Sites above are supported and endorsed by

Nature Aware and Conservation Club Inc,

Volunteer NGO on Environment Conservation and Education. Http://philecotourism.wordpress.com and Philippine EcoTourism Paradise Facebook