TITLE:
Diversity Assessment of Tree Species in Sitio Dicasalarin, Barangay Zabali, Baler, Aurora, Philippines
AUTHORS:
Ericson E. Coracero, Pastor L. Malabrigo Jr.
KEYWORDS:
Sitio Dicasalarin, Tree Diversity, Philippine Endemics, Threatened Species, Sierra Madre Mountain Range, Aurora Endemics
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Ecology,
Vol.10 No.11,
November
11,
2020
ABSTRACT: This paper provides the diversity assessment of the tree species in Sitio Dicasalarin, Barangay Zabali, Baler, Aurora including the endemism and ecological status. A total of 2239 individuals from 139 morphospecies, 87 genera and 46 families were recorded. A total of 48 Philippine endemic species and 2 Aurora Endemic species were found and at least 29 threatened species were listed either in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and Philippine List of Threatened Species. Results of the tree diversity showed that the area is highly diverse being a well-protected and well-managed area.