Scope of the Project/ Executive Summary Arroceros Forest Park has a total land area of 21,428 square meters, it has 60 kind of indigenous trees and ten kinds of birds that choose to live in the park. Arroceros Forest Park are not build to handle bird but this is a forest park, some of the trees are have its capability to handle and attract birds to inhabit in the place, so the management decide to build an open cages for the birds. You can also see the a small portion of Pasig river view in the forest park.
Arroceros Forest Park is now a heritage and historical site. The existence of this park marks to some environmental lover, many volunteers are going in the site to contribute in the environment by means of cleaning the surroundings and planting some trees. It is also visited by student, and some instructors made this forest park as the site for their NSTP class. This forest park is open for public, anyone can enter in the forest park, you just need to sign on their log book then you can freely explore and enjoy the forest park.
Now a day forest park became the lung of the City, they aim to built this kind of park to help the environment and to control the destruction of the ozone layer. We conducted this study to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunity and threats of this area. Arroceros Forest Park is not actually made to be visit by the tourist, but we can see the potential of this area, that’s why we conducted a case study in this area. Our team observed in the area and interview on some of the members of the Winner Foundation Inc. hich is the developer of this site, and also some of the volunteers who clean the forest park for us to determine the areas to be develop. This case study also has its recommendation with regards to the problems hat we cited during our observation and through the help of some personnel that we interviewed. Included in this study are the recommended marketing strategies and agencies that can help the forest park in its development. ii. Brief History During the Spanish time, the place was the market of rice, all the rice from different region was slump here.
The Essay on Should There Be a Law of Preventing People from Living in or Near a Forest Area
Nowadays, because of the highly polluted and crowed urban areas, there are a lot of people decided to find some new places with fresh air to go for their weekends and vacation. One of the most ideal places for this is the forested area whereas the air is fresh and the landscape is beautiful, which fit the demand of people beautifully. However, there should be a law to prevent and limit the amount ...
That’s why it called Arroceros a Spanish term for rice. Then after it American used it and some part of it become part of DEPED. During Marcoses time it was mortgage by Emelda Marcos and Land bank became the owner of this. Then when Ramos became the president Ms. Ramos brought it in the hand of Land bank 2-hectares for only 65M which is cheep and they have agreed that this place should be used in educational purposed, Ms. Ramos agreed because she want to built a park into the city of Manila.
When Alfredo Lim became the City Mayor in Manila, he gave prioritized in Arroceros Forest Park, aiming that the people in the City became aware in that kind of environment, because forest park is something that we loose, and it is also stand as a Lung pf the City. When Atienza became the Mayor Arroceros Forest Park become out of the way of the project of the City, it become abandon all the people who’s in charge of taking care of the Forest park was prohibited to enter in the Forest Park, when Mayor Lim has been re-elected he made a first move for the forest park by the help of winner foundation, they fix and rehabilitate it.
Last year when “Bagyong Ondoy” came to the Philippines many of the trees in Arroceros Forest park was ruin and fall because the root of the trees are not that deep in the soil because the ground is cemented, because when the first term of Lim he encourage meny people to put plants in this place, and that time Arroceros is a nursery and rainy season came that’s why the plants grew up. Now the former Manila City Mayor Lito Atienza wants to destroy the park by putting an edifice in the site. Archeology in Arroceros Foerst Park
The Essay on City Of Manila.Background of a Smart Designed City
The City of Manila has a population of 1.7 million people and is considered as one of the most polluted cities in the world with notorious traffic congestions. The city of Adelaide is on the other hand one of the most liveable cities in the world, with a population of 1.2 million and practically no traffic jams at all. This paper compares these two cities in order to establish what manila can ...
As the Winner Foundation predicted and has constantly averred, the Arroceros Forest Park is a heritage site. It is a parcel of the Extramuros or outside the walls community that existed in Spanish time as the Parian (also Pantin) where the Chinese of the era resided and worked. Having said that, this is not to exclude pre-Spanish history which the site being near the river which was then the means of communication and transport of pre-Spanish time including and up to colonial times and as recently as before World War II.
The Parian includes what is now Liwasang Bonifacio, the post office, the former Mehan Garden and the Arroceros Street then a distinct which the street immortalizes with the name (until the next change of street names mania descends again).
The Parian was the commercial heart of the city in Spanish time till the 18th century when Binondo took over. Here was not only the market but the trades and craftsmen-bakers, masons, scribes, apothecaries, tailors, shoemakers, candlemakers, Carpenters, etc. It was labor markets where those he needed them would come and hire them.
Here too aside from commerce, armed struggles occurred and massacres of the Chinese when the Spaniards and Chinese ever suspicious of each other would resort to force. When Binondo became the commercial center the Parian area was still important this time as part of the urbanized part of the city of Manila. 1814 and 1850 map of Manila shows a tobacco factory, a theatre and a military installation, the Cuartel de Infanteria, in Arroceros. Needless to say in the light of the infrastructure of roads and uildings around Liwasang Bonifacio and the inroads into Mehan Gardens of buildings on Arroceros Street itself, the Arroceros Forest Park is the only open space left from which a study of the past can be done without upsetting urban life as it is in this part of Manila. When the foundation work for the intrusive City of Manila Department of Education building was started a few months ago, the artifacts surfaced that validated the Winner Foundation, Inc. belief of the history of the site – ceramic shreds, iron objectives, Chinese coins and then a floor of granite indicating a manmade structures.
This was possible because the National Museum which was mandate to preserved and conserve, study and interpret historical sites by archeological work had to step in. however , the city of Manila gave a three week period for the work. Under these circumstances only three test pits were excavated to a depth of 4 ft. yet numerous artifacts were encountered including the granite structure which shows up in two test pits set meters apart indicating that it is a contiguous and maybe extensive structure.
The Term Paper on Blanton Forest Is The Largest Contiguous Unprotected Old growth Hardwood Forest
Blanton Forest is the largest contiguous unprotected old-growth hardwood forest in the Eastern United States. The 6,000+ acre design for the future Blanton Forest Nature Preserve includes 2,350 acres of pristine old-growth wilderness including 200+ year-old trees and Watts Creek, a sanctuary for the endangered Blackside dace fish. It belongs to a type of diverse temperate forest class called " ...
The Winner Foundation and all concerned Filipinos who respect their history insist that a through study be made which would consist of going deeper, studying the stratigraphy, looking for artifacts like charcoal, porcelain, ect. That could through analysis furnish the dates of the occupation and the kind of occupation represented here. This is historical site and it represents our past which composes our identity and our racial history which in turn forms our outlook, our perspective of our placed in our country and our position.
In civilized countries, a historical site uncovered in the process of road building of construction of an edifice or even a critical project like a subway or waterworks is never destroyed but studied and preserved in a rational and scientific manner. It is the past but also the furniture. Destruction of heritage site is considered a heinous crime in history and no self-respecting government allows it. iii. Scope about Winner Foundation, Inc. a. A brief profile about Winner Foundation, Inc. Winner Foundation, Inc. s a non-government organization registered as a non-stock, non-profit Corporation with the Philippine Security and Exchange Commission. Winner Foundation’s On-going project: 1994-2010 1. Arroceros Forrest Park In 1994, Winner Foundation, through a Memorandum of Agreements (MOA) with the City of Manila represented by Mayor Alfredo S. Lim, began to develop a mini-forest park for Manila in two-hectare property in Arroceros Street. Three thousand five hundred (3,500) saplings were planted to augment the 150 existing old trees in the area.
Once the trees were well established, the Winner Foundation hosted seminars and varied year-round activities within the forest park to develop environmental and cultural awareness. Since 2003, Arroceros Forest Park was the regular venue of Sunday painting session by artist and art lover. Disregarding the existing MOA, the newly elected Mayor of the City of Manila removed trees in the forest park and replaced them with concrete structures. A legal case filed by Winner Foundation to protect the integrity of the Arroceros urban forest park and its MOA with the City of Manila.
The Essay on Closed Single Canopy Forest Trees Tree Felt
As I walked through the orange gates at the McDonald Research Forest, I didn't really know what to expect. It actually turned out to be a unique and interesting experience. Since I haven't put much thought into forestry and the different types that exist, this field trip definitely broadened my horizons. Most of the forest types I visited were among the five that were to be managed in the new ...
In 2007, Senator Alfredo Lim was elected Mayor of Manila again. His first act (on June 02, 2007) was to honor the MOA that entrusted the Arroceros Forest Park to the care of Winner Foundation. The Foundation immediately began the work of rehabilitating the forest and preserving the only forest park in Manila. It has managed to overcome many obstacle in carrying out its mandated to protect and develop the Arroceros Forest Park, the only lung for the City of Manila. Today, Arroceros Forest Park has become an ideal place to commune with the nature for people of all ages and all walks of life.
Its also serves as a center for environmental study and recreation for student form public to private schools and universities and as a venue for performances by renowned artist and musicians. Winner Foundation lends its support to charitable institution like the Hospicio de San Jose, Asilo de San Vicente de Paul and the Makabata Foundation. Its members work hand in hand with other organizations such as the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the Intramuros Administration, the Heritage Conservation Society and the Makati Garden Club in the preservation of the nation’s natural and cultural heritage. . Liwasang Kalikasan Winner Foundation was invested to join the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Haribon Society and the La Sallian Institute for the environment (LIFE) in creating a mini urban forest in Pasig City. The group met regularly and organized an Earth Day celebration in the CCP grounds in April to launch the project. In July 2006, Architect Paolo Alcazaren presented his design for the 1. 6 hectares forest. 3. Greening of Hospicio de San Jose The institution was founded in 1778 and is located on an island in the Pasig River accessible through the Ayala Bridge.
The Essay on Tree And Plant Life Survey
In this experiment, conducted by Mr. Luckinbill's AP and Advanced Environmental Science class, our goal was to take a trip into the woods behind the Blue Mountain High School and identify and find the relative dominance and density of the tree population and to identify the plant life as well. I believe that we will have found mostly oak and pine trees in the forest, at first glance, they seem to ...
It is run by the daughters of charity of St. Vincent de Paul. Winner Foundation, in its desire to improve the quality of life of the more than 300 residents, from babies to elderly men and women, put in place an environmental program, Garden soil, fruit and palm trees were donated. Hundreds of flowering plants were installed in the entrance, fields and inner courts. The Foundation has secured support of the Makati Garden Club in the landscaping of five inner gardens in the Hospicio. b. Organizational Chart of Winner Foundation iv. Trees acquisition
Planting trees in this forest park is not that easy, it takes years to grow, and in case of this forest park even that there are trees because of the Spaniards and with the project of Mayor Alfredo Lim, there are many storm that came in the Philippines and it became the reasons why a lot of trees are destroyed and the land is somewhat concrete that’s why the roots of the trees cannot hold tightly on the soil. Putting up trees need a lot of time and patients. Aside from the existing trees, many volunteers help in planting. These include the planters in the forest park. . Winner Foundation, Inc. They are the developer of the Arroceros Forest Park, they plant trees several times a month but not all of that grows successfully. They are also the one who rehabilitate the forest park, putting some cages for the birds, providing cleaning materials and the plants and seeds that they are planting in the forest park. They have a lot of activities in ale to support the funding, they ask for the help and assistance of some foundation that are willing to help and they also organized lots of auction to gain funds for the forest park. 2.
Projects by the students Some of the school nearby the forest park held their NSTP class in Arroceros Forest Park, and one of the requirements to pass the subject matter is to plant tree. If you will visit the park you will see trees and plants with the name of the participating school that contributes and plant trees in the area. 3. Volunteers Volunteers from different organization specially the nature lover go in Arroceros Forest Park to help in cleaning and in planting some trees. The FIRST organization go in the forest park ever Saturday, they clean and look or the status of the plants that they planted and sometimes they held seminars in Arroceros Forest Park. II. Area Overview Three thousand five hundred (3,500) saplings were planted to augment the 150 existing old trees in the area. Once the trees were well established, the foundation hosted seminars and varied year-round activities within the forest park to develop environmental and cultural awareness. Since 2003, Arroceros Forest Park was the regular venue of Saturday painting session by artist and paint lovers.
The Essay on City Services
City services Quality of services is imperial in any type of work. At present, living in a global village where our companies, cities and workers have to compete for customers, citizen and clients on the global arena. The amount of lawyers makes it rather hard at present to cheat on the customers and In the following essay I am going to speak about the cities services. In order to assess the ...
Today, Arroceros Forest Park has become an ideal place to commune with nature for people of all ages and all walks of life. Is also serves as a center for environmental study and recreation for student from the public and private school and universities and as a venue for performances by renowned artist and musicians. Arroceros Forest Park is owned by the City of Manila, it has 21,853 square meters, and it is now managed by winner foundation, Inc. it is perfect destination in appreciating nature, reflections, educational tours, and its also perfect painters specially those nature lovers.
Geographically, Arroceros Forest Park is bounded by Pasig River at the eastern part, and the Central terminal station and park N’ ride at the west. At the north is the Quezon blvd and the Pasig Ferry Lawton, and in the south is the Bulwagan ng katarungan. It’s also near at the Manila City hall, SM City Manila, Philippine Veterance office, Office of the Ombudsman, the City of Manila University and the Manila City Library. Generally, Arroceros Forest Park is surrounded by some Government establishments, Universities and some public establishments.
In terms of roads network, Padre Burgos Street, Natividad Almeda-Lopez, Mayor Antonio J. Villegas Rd. , are the main Road that will you the visitors to the forest park. Antonio J. Villegas Rd. is where the Arroceros Forest Park is Located. Central Terminal station is almost across the entrance of the Arroceros Forest Park. Riding in a P. U. J going to Manila city hall and take a walk in Natividad Almeda-Lopez Street then turn in your left and enter in the Antonio J. Villegas Street.
Climate, as what the Philippines climate its tropical but because it was surrounded by many trees its not so affected in warm temperature, it has a humid temperature in he morning, and even the sun raise up the trees cover the rays of sunlight that why its not warm inside even in the afternoon. The Arroceros Forest Park is very accessible to all the people and it is perfect destination, especially in nature lovers. Forest Park Concept: To control of pollution emitted by vehicles and factory in the area. Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the polluted atmosphere and release oxygen needed by the living organisms.
To act as a watershed. For environmental education: Diverse species of trees and shrubs while be planted to provide a natural habitat for birds and other creatures that no longer found in the cities. For Recreation: To provide a respite to the city dweller from the “concrete jungle” Here, one can commune with nature and enjoy green, beautiful surroundings, thus creating one’s spirit. i. Map a. Philippine Map b. Map of Manila c. Location Map of Arroceros Forest Park d. Vicinity Map ii. Environmental Analysis A. Elements of the environmental quality a. SWOT Analysis | | | | |Strengths |Weaknesses |Opportunities |Threats | | | | | | |The place is near in the Schools |Undeveloped Tourist Attraction |This site are very Unique |Near in the establishment that | |and LRT terminals | | |people more often go | b. Area/Location Kinds of trees In Arroceros Forest Park (Based on the information from DENR and Manila seeding bank).
1. Molave21. Teak41. Bangkal 2. Narra22. Anahaw42. Katmon 3. Mahogany23. McArthur Palm43. Dita 4. Acacia Mangium24. Yucca44. Yemane 5. Palomaria25. Kamagong (mabolo)45. Hawili 6. Talisay26. Santol46. Anabiong 7. Agoho27. Mango47. Boo Tree 8. Raintree28. Guava48. Hamindang 9.
Fire Tree29. Aratilis49. Alagao 10. Neem Tree30. Tiesa50. Bamboo 11. African Tree31. Banana51. Japanese Bamboo 12. Dapdap32. Avocado52. Royal Palm 13. Champaca33. Indian Tree53. Fish tail Palm 14. Ilang-ilang34. Coconut tree54. Guyabano 15. Golden Shower35. Caimito55. Kawayan tinik 16. Yellow Shower36. Palmera56. Tamarind 17. Ficus Benjamina37. Bungang China57. Gemelina 18. Eucalyptus38. Macopa58. Anonas/ atis 19. Acacia Auriculiformi39. Rattan59. Calachuchi 20. Rubber Tree40. Banyad Tree60. Ipil-ipil Kinds of Birds (spotted by members of Haribon Society).
1. Long Tailed Shrike-Lanius schach (Resident) 2. Pied Fantail- Rhipidura Javanica (Resident) 3.
Zebra Dove- Geopelia striata (Resident) 4. Pacific Swallow- Hirundo daurica ( Rasident) 5. Yellow Vented Bulbul- Pycnonotus goiavier (Resident) 6. Brown Shrike- Lanius cristatus (Migratory) 7. White Collared Kingsfisger (Resident) 8. Asian Glossy Starling (Resident) 9. Comoron Kingsfisger (Resident) 10. Artiv Warbler (Resident) The Arroceros Forest Park is in the big City of Manila, Exactly at Lot 2 Block 304 Antonio J. Villegas Street, Ermita, Manila. This is an important factor that can affect the whole forest park they are on the city, big buildings, developed infrastructure, it is civilize and urbanize so it’s unique having a forest park in the city.
The Winner Foundation aims to have a natural like forest, but without wild animals so they come up with the forest park that is safer than the real forest. They made an artificial lake in the forest park, its part of their plan of developing it. However the water in the artificial lake are dirty, stocked it can be the habitat of the mosquito that can harm the visitors that goes in the forest park. c. Climate/ Temperature Temperature is a big factor in choosing a tree in the forest park because some trees can’t live in the tropical climate that we have. So many of the trees in the forest park are indigenous plant that originally came from our country, such as Narra, Molave, Ipil, Mahogany and many more. d. Water supply and fertilizers
New planted trees need to be monitored so they will grow, there’s no problem in water supply in the forest they watered the plants everyday; plants compete with trees with nutrients for survival. In newly planted plants, they use fertilizers so it will grow healthy. The fertilizer that they are using is an organic fertilizer aiming to help the environment with the problems in garbage’s. With regards to the trees that are fully grown and stable, there’s no problem with water, they can survive even the water from rain is their only source, its roots are deeply attache in soil compare with plants so it can get minerals and water under the topsoil. B. Carrying Capacity
With Arroceros Forest Park’s 21,428 square meters, quite small, it can accommodate approximately 150-200 peoples. Three sections of students are grouped together in their NSTP class, they are assign to designated place and they can freely moved comfortably and without congestion. iii. Market Analysis a. Current Status Arroceros Forest Park is not made for he propose of being a tourist attraction and they don’t record or organized the list of tourist yearly but they notice that now a days the club and organization that goes in this forest park are increasing and the students that goes in the forest park just to relax and most of the time because of their NSTP classes. b. Potential Market
Arroceros Forest Park is not yet known by many people, the people who visit the parks are just the environmental lovers and student that have their class in NSTP. However there are some of the people who go in the forest park to experience different to the normal ambiance of the city. The potential markets in Arroceros Forest Park are the following: Environmental lovers/ Nature lover These types of people are those who are finding their way and time to visit some place which they can communicate to the nature. With the people who are too busy, can’t get their way to go out of town, this forest park really fits in their need. Students and Excursionists
