#philippine native trees

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From Pilipinas Journal Instagram Page: Planting native trees is part and parcel of a broad process of uprooting neocolonialism and building climate resilience. Given that they are tied to their relationship with the rich Philippine soil, planting native trees in the country is one of many ways to decolonize our forests. Other than that, planting native trees may not be the sole answer or cure-all to systemic climate injustice, but doing this will manifest our respect for our indigenous roots and honor Mother Earth.

Discover the profound connection between our forest ecosystem, neocolonialism, and climate resilience in their latest article.

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Banaba flowers, and even products & artwork in and around my biking grounds in Manila.

I’m beginning to see more and more local products using Banaba (𝘓𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘢 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘢). It has long been a traditional medicinal source for various communities in the country. Banaba is native to Southeast Asia, and has been long known for its antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties (DOST PCHRD*).

Maybe one day every home will have a Banaba tree, helping urban ecosystems thrive with life and biodiversity. What local and native trees grow in your neighborhood? How have some of them been utilized by your neighbors and Indigenous communities? These are our health heirlooms, passed down by generation, and germination.

Learn more about Banaba and more of our "forest friends" at the Haribon Foundation: https://haribon.org.ph/support-our-work/rainforestation/forest-friends-of-the-philippines/meet-banaba/

*Department of Science and Technology, Philippine Council for Health Research and Development

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Philippine Native Tree Blooms.

Top/Bottom: Narra, Banaba, Siar, Malabulak, Salingbobog, Salingogon, Balayong

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Our little Bagawak Morado plant is starting to bloom! ✨ Mas maganda yung sa neighbor namin kasi mayabong na, pero we're so happy! This one's native in the Philippines and blooms in January, siguro kaya tawag din sa kanya ay fireworks.

[filipeanut]

Know what this fruit is?

One of its English names refers to its velvet skin, but its Tagalog name is different from the name of its tree.

Some Bisaya names (esp. in Leyte and Butuan) often refer to its trees' dark bark.

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For our wedding we designed our invitation with a simple leaf motif highlighting leaves and flowers of trees native to the Philippines.

There's an Antipolo leaf in there too, since the city that shares the tree's namesake is a favorite destination of ours.

If you're a patron I share more about the design in one my latest Patreon posts. Visit patreon.com/filipeanut.

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Always nice to draw like a kid again. Even better when you do it outside.

https://open.substack.com/pub/filipeanut/p/sketching-trees

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10 years ago I took photos of trees newly planted on the campus of UP Diliman. I went back to take pictures of them again to see how big they've grown. What makes these trees special is that they are native to Philippine forests, many represent species long forgotten, or even near extinction. 2013 was also my first year designing for non-profits, specifically in the environmental movement. Today I still make art about the environment through my @philippinewildlifeart project. Sometimes I like to think that these trees are physical representations of how far I've grown, and how far I've yet to go. See 20 of the trees side-by-side with their "baby pictures", with a bit of "tree-via" on each species: https://filipeanut.art/a-10-year-old-forest-of-native-trees-in-metro-manila-before-and-after/