11. The La Mesa Watershed is the last forest in Metro Manila. It is the source of water for over 12 million people in Metro Manila. La Mesa Eco Park was started in 2004 to preserve and protect the watershed. It is a place for children and adults to learn about and appreciate the beauty of nature .
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13. 17 10 15 3 6 1 158 25 57 23 1000 33 8 How many forests are there in Manila?
16. YOU are a loving Forest King. YOU are a responsible Trash King. YOU are a caring Community Gardener. YOU are a powerful Planeteer. How does it feel to be YOU?
Editor's Notes
Why are we going there? Why should we care for plants in our natural world?
How do we impact on the environment? The La Mesa Watershed, the last forest of its size within Metro Manila, is the source of water for over 12 million people in Metro Manila. However, in May 1999, the La Mesa was in a devastated state characterized by illegal settlers occupying wide tracts of land within the watershed area, vast hillside clearings because informal settlers maintain upland farms planted with corn, cassava, banana, and rice; slash-and-burn (kaingin) activities, several large breaches on the concrete wall of La Mesa, and timber poaching among others. La Mesa Eco Park was started in 2004 to preserve and protect the watershed.
