TY - BOOK AU - Mallari, Neil Aldrin D. AU - Crosby, Michael AU - Tabaranza, Blas R. TI - Key conservation sites in the Philippines: a Haribon Foundation & Birdlife International Directory of Important birdareas SN - 9715694055 AV - QL 676.57.P6 .M295 2001 PY - 2001/// CY - Makati City PB - Bookmark KW - Biological diversity conservation KW - sears KW - Birds KW - Endangered species KW - Rare birds N1 - In collaboration with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources N2 - 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 ER -