SWARMING SOON Raising stingless native bees, through a community-based project, is aimed at helping ensure survival of threatened flora and fauna on Mt. Hamiguitan, a part of which is shown in this picture. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Unesco World Heritage Site Mount Hamiguitan in Davao Oriental is receiving its needed forest protection boost as its communities have engaged in beekeeping of native "kiyot," generating sustainable income while protecting the environment.
With a more dependable livelihood and income, residents of the buffer zone of Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (MHRWS) are turning to become strong forest guards who help conserve forests and biodiversity of the protected site.