I recently had the opportunity to visit Sitio Green Valley, located in Barangay Nalus, Kiamba, Sarangani Province. This community is nestled within the Mt. Busa mountain range, which is a declared protected area of the province and boasts a favorable forest cover.
Within these lush forests, abaca plants thrive, making it a major crop of the community. Abaca, also known as Manila hemp, is a species of banana native to the Philippines. The fiber obtained from the plant's leaf stalks is used for a variety of purposes, including cordage, textiles, and paper products.
The community of Sitio Green Valley has found a way to sustainably harvest this valuable resource while preserving the natural beauty and biodiversity of the surrounding forest.
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