Key conservation sites in the Philippines : a Haribon Foundation & Birdlife International Directory of Important birdareas / by Neil Aldrin D. Mallari, Blas R. Tabaranza, Jr., and Michael Crosby ; with contributions from Myrissa Lepiten-Tabao, Genevieve A. Gee.

In collaboration with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources...

This book presents some of the most important information to date on the state of the environment in the Philippines particularly the Philippine birds. It demonstrates that there are literally hundred of crucial sites throughout the country where critical forests and other habitat emains. While much has been lost, and much remains to be learned that is essential, one cannot read or even scan this publication without coming to understand that the natural biological diversity of the Philippines remains intact at sites throughout much of the nation, and that realistic and attainable management programs can ensure its permanent survival. The book highlights the Important Bird Areas (IBA) Programme.