Naujan Lake National Park

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Naujan Lake National Park

Located in the municipalities of Socorro,
Naujan, Victoria and Pola, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
Samuel R. Penafiel, Ceso III
Regional Executive Director

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For more information contact: The Regional Executive Director, Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Regional Office IV, 1515 L&S Bldg., Roxas Blvd., Ermita, Manila, Philippines.


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*	Introduction to the site
*	Anet Newsletter No.2: PDF file (760KB)

Naujan Lake National Park is a fresh water ecosystem and the fifth largest lake in the Philippines. The lake area covers approximately 8,000 hectares to the park's 21,655 hectares.

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In recognition of the importance of wetlands to the welfare of the Filipino people and in the protection of global biodiversity, Presidential Proclamation No.74 declared February 2 of every year as "National Wetlands Day".

This year 2001, the focus of activity in Naujan Lake National Park was the conduct of information drive in public schools within the vicinities of the protected area. Focal group discussions were also conducted and held with the residents in the barangays nearby. Lectures and discussion were focus on the importance of the lake ecosystem, wetlands and the role of Naujan Lake National Park in the daily life of the people living within the park.

Another activity conducted during the first quarter of this year was the conduct of migratory bird count in the park using the Asian Waterfowl Census Data Form. Per census report, in January, February and March of this year a total of 28,711 waterfowls were recorded. The Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula has the highest occurrence at 11,000 in January, 10,000 in February but in March there were only 4,000 individuals counted. Also notable was the White Browed Crake Porzana cinerea. Its presence was recorded only in March at 4 individuals.

The continuous bird count in the park will be a continuing activity with a plan to involve the nearby communities in this undertaking for them to better appreciate the importance of the wetlands and the wildlife it supports.

Anet Newsletter No.2, page 3 (November 2002)

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The "Action Plan for the Conservation of Migratory Anatidae in the East Asian Flyway" is a component of the "Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Strategy", and the "Anatidae Site Network in the East Asian Flyway" is a programme of international co-operation to enhance the conservation of the wetlands of international importance for Anatidae (ducks, geese and swans) in the flyway under the "Action Plan". The "Anatidae Working Group" of Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Committee oversees the implementation of these programmes with technical support from Anatidae Flyway Officer.

For further information, please contact the Anatidae Flyway Officer. Posted 9 April 2002.