mining islands 01
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Mining in Samar
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Sibuyan Island
• GALAPAGOS OF ASIA -‐ because of the magnificence of its flora and fauna
• WORLD’S DENSEST FOREST (IdenGfied by NaGonal Museum)
• In a single hectare, 1,551 trees comprising 123 species, which 54 were endemic • With 131 Species of Birds
• CENTER OF ENDEMISM (Field Museum in Chicago Illinois)
• 35 endangered and endemic species in almost all barangays outside the protected areas.
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Sibuyan Island
• MPSA (Mineral ProducGon Sharing Agreement) • 1,580.8010 hectares approved • 3,578.4102 hectares for applicaGon
• EP (ExploraGon ApplicaGons) • 15,046.3687 hectares for applicaGon
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Sibuyan Island
MINING APPLICATIONS!!!
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The Island Ecosystem
A. Mangrove B. Forest C. Coral
D. Cropland E. Human Settlement F. River/Creek
G. Seagrass beds
The mining area with open pit is le\er H. B2 represents denuded forest. The darker Gnt of the coral reef at the le_ side represents dead corals.
(Alan White, Author of Philippine Coral Reefs: A Natural History Guide)
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Increasing Intensity of typhoons and precipita8on (1945-‐2006)
Source: PAGASA
A total of 1128 tropical cyclones entered the PAR and 56 % of this tropical cyclone reached typhoon intensity. Each year, the Philippines is hit by an average of 20 typhoons.
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Rapu Rapu
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Fish Killing in Rapu-‐Rapu (2005, 2007)
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Mining in Samar