Biodiverse farming with trees on Siquijor Island
in the central Philippines
agroecology - permaculture - agroforestry - organic
We mix a variety of fruit trees, native Philippine trees, bamboos, and crops in farming systems that emulate and help conserve nature, by using a mix of principles from agroecology, agroforestry, permaculture and organic farming. Please get in touch if you would like to share experiences.
Agroecology - applying ecological principles
Agroforestry - treebased agri/silviculture
Permaculture - relying more on nature’s ways
Organic - no synthetic chemicals
We have three different plots on Siquijor Island: Tugas Reserve, Solangon Garden, and Ytaya Valley, all at different stages of development. You can read more on “our farms” page.
Biodiversity hotspot
The Philippines is home to 3,600 identified native tree species, of which around two thirds are endemic (found nowhere else in the world).
https://horticafilipina.wordpress.com/
The Philippines is home to an estimated 21,000 species of insects…
https://projectnoah.org/missions/insects-philippines-other-butterflies
https://pbh-butterflies.yolasite.com/philippine-butterflies.php