References

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–       http://globaltechsource.net/arianneblog/the-philippines-through-the-eyes-of-national-geographic-film-maker/

The Rich Biodiversity of the Philippines

–       http://www.ecoearth.info/shared/reader/welcome.aspx?linkid=58625

–       http://www.conservation.org/where/priority_areas/hotspots/asia-pacific/Philippines/Pages/default.aspx

–       http://science.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/02/10/16919585-remote-philippine-island-a-biodiversity-hotspot?lite

–       http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/tubbataha%20reef

–       http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/06/pictures/110628-philippines-new-species-deep-sea-ocean-rare-animals-sharks-nudibranchs/#/philippines-new-species-rare-animals-new-nudibranch-sea-slug_37083_600x450.jpg

–       http://www.ifimages.com/public/image/2222/view.html

–       http://www.eoearth.org/article/Biological_diversity_in_the_Philippines

–       http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/05/28/1085641708583.html

–       http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/06/pictures/110628-philippines-new-species-deep-sea-ocean-rare-animals-sharks-nudibranchs/#/philippines-new-species-rare-animals-bag-nudibranch_37079_600x450.jpg

–       http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/02/090218-extinct-bird-photo.html

–       http://guides.wikinut.com/Rafflesia-in-the-Philippines/32mj1fs1/

Damage to the Environment

Loss of forest cover and its effects

–       http://www.biodiversity.sg/biodiversity-information/view-slideshow/biodiversity-hotspots-and-conservation-priorities/case-study-philippines/case-study-philippines-slide-1/

–       http://ds-lands.com/animals/tamaraw.html

–       http://www1.american.edu/ted/philwood.htm

–       http://caryle.blogspot.sg/2012/08/virtual-assistants-sub-standard-homes.html

–       http://blogs.agu.org/landslideblog/2012/01/05/major-landslide-in-the-philippines-at-least-25-killed-many-more-reported-missing/

–       http://www.philippines.hvu.nl/climate2.htm

–       http://www.kalikasan.net/features/2011/06/05/where-are-trees-examining-state-philippine-forests

–       http://mind.pinoy.md/?p=908

–       http://timotraveling.blogspot.sg/2012/06/asthma-in-philippines-have-asthma-read.html

–       http://rense.com/general63/aair.htm

Damage to coral reefs and its effects

–       http://www.magandangideya.com/2012/05/12/denr-steps-up-bid-to-save-philippine-coral-reefs/

–       http://camshiddenmasterpiece.blogspot.sg/2012/02/muro-ami-reaction.html

–       http://www.greenpeace.org/seasia/ph/multimedia/slideshows/The-Vergene-Purse-Seiner/Philippine-Purse-Seine-Fishing-Operation/

–       http://www.bfar.da.gov.ph/pages/AboutUs/sidetabs/MARINE%20PROTECTED%20AREAS/prohibitedcorals.html

–       http://businessmirror.com.ph/index.php/features/biodiversity/10668-threats-to-phl-rich-marine-biodiversity

–       http://bagheera.com/inthewild/van_anim_coralrf.htm

 

Some Critically Endangered Species of the Philippines

–       http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/stories/biodiversity-crisis-in-the-philippines

Birds

–       http://www.arkive.org/philippine-eagle/pithecophaga-jefferyi/

–       http://www.arkive.org/philippine-eagle/pithecophaga-jefferyi/image-G25801.html

–       http://www.mountainstamp.com/Philippines%20pages/Apo.html

–       http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Eagle

–       http://davaocitybybattad.blogspot.sg/2011/06/king-of-philippine-skies.html

–       http://www.philippineeagle.org/

Mammals

–       http://iberianature.com/wildworld/guides/wildlife-of-philippines/mammals-of-the-philippines/

–       http://carnivoraforum.com/topic/9328747/1/

–       http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Rusa_alfredi/

–       http://www.ultimateungulate.com/Artiodactyla/Sus_cebifronsFull.html

–       http://www.ultimateungulate.com/

Plants

–       http://www.fao.org/docrep/005/Y4586E/y4586e08.htm

–       http://www.edenproject.com/visit-us/whats-here/plant-a-z/jade-vine

–       http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/jade%20vine

–       http://www.ehow.com/list_7297876_endangered-plants-philippines.html

–       http://www.panoramio.com/photo/7493425

Reptiles

–       http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2013/03/29/philippine-freshwater-crocodiles-freshwater-species-of-the-week/

–       http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2013/03/29/philippine-freshwater-crocodiles-freshwater-species-of-the-week/

–       http://www.philippine411.com/LivinginthePhilippines/MoreInformation/FloraandFauna/EndangeredSpecies/PhilippineCrocodile.aspx

 

Underlying Causes

Poverty

–       http://www.philaid.org/category/articles/page/2/

–       http://www.ruralpovertyportal.org/country/home/tags/philippines

Weak Governance

–       www.toonpool.com

–   World Bank, 2009. The Philippines: Country Environmental Analysis. Sustainable Development Department, East Asia and Pacific Region. Washington D.C.: World Bank.

Scarce Financial Resources

–   World Bank, 2009. The Philippines: Country Environmental Analysis. Sustainable Development Department, East Asia and Pacific Region. Washington D.C.: World Bank.

–   http://www.superiordebtrelief.com/ (edit)

Lack of Awareness

–       Van der Ploeg, J., Cauillan-Cure, M., & Van Weerd, M. (2011). ‘Why must we protect crocodiles?’ Explaining the value of the Philippine Crocodile to Rural Communities. Journal of Integrative Environmental Sciences, 1-12. doi: DOI: 10.1080/1943815X.2011.610804

–       Galang, R. (2004). A critical review of wildlife conservation in the philippines. Melbourne, Australia: Philippine Spotted Deer Conservation Foundation Retrieved from http://www.rafflesialobata.org/files/critical_review.pdf

–       http://images.businessweek.com/ss/10/06/0618_career_mistakes/30.htm

Rapidly growing human population

–      http://www.popcom.gov.ph/

–       http://politicsandfinance.blogspot.sg/2011/10/do-7-billion-earthlings-represent.html

Human Limitations

–       http://stephdress.wordpress.com/

Conservation Strategies already in place

Addressing Deforestation-Agroforestry

–       http://www.preservearticles.com/2012032028062/what-is-agro-forestry.html

–       http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/tag/agroforestry/

–       http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agroforestry#Applications

–       http://www.agnet.org/htmlarea_graph/library/20110725085828/pt2002022f2.jpg

–       http://www.worldagroforestry.org/sea/ph/01_about.htm

–       http://igutek.scripts.mit.edu/terrascope/?page=Agroforestry

Government efforts

–       http://www.denr.gov.ph/priority-programs/national-greening-program.html

–       http://www.wepa-db.net/index.htm

Local Communities

–       http://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/Various_Authors__Ecodefense__A_Field_Guide_to_Monkeywrenching.html

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

–       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gohundADSPs

–       http://www.iucn.org/about/union/secretariat/offices/asia/regional_activities/asian_amphibian_crisis/philippines/

–       http://www.earthtimes.org/conservation/wwf-50-Years-Conservation/469/

–       http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/325408/523d85673b/1422002853/005beef389/

–       http://www.haribon.org.ph/index.php/saving-habitats/136-community-based-forest-restoration-and-sustainable-livelihood-project-in-mangatarem-pangasinan

–       http://www.conservation.org/global/philippines/news/Pages/Philippineforestprojectgetsglobalrecognition.aspx

–       http://www.greenpeace.org/seasia/

Other possible solutions

Environmental Education

–       http://www.coralcay.org/capacity-building-community-education/working-with-local-communities/

–       http://www.firstpost.com/topic/place/philippines-wwf-philippines-environmental-education-video-zy1jMtGQe0s-782-1.html

–       http://www.kualoa.com/education/student-groups/

–       http://www.123rf.com/photo_3437531_two-young-children-sisters-playing-in-a-field-of-yarrow.html

Addressing Poverty

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poverty_reduction

http://my.opera.com/taransvar/blog/index.dml/tag/poverty%20reduction

http://www.unfpa.org/public/news/pid/4499

Limiting Population Growth

http://www.k4health.org/toolkits/uganda-fpcommunication/nurse-mildred-unmet-need-campaign

http://geography.about.com/od/populationgeography/a/onechild.htm

Strict Law Enforcement

http://www.lawteacher.net/european-law/essays/you-are-required-to-answer-law-essays.php

http://coe.mse.ac.in/Environmental.asp

http://www.123rf.com/photo_6883422_corruption-in-the-government-in-a-corrupt-system.html