Cause: The forest is currently threatened by agricultural colonization, as numerous migrants from

throughout the Philippines settle annually in the island's forested uplands. Further, Palawan is being
heavily logged and is, in consequence, the focus of an acrimonious national environmental debate.

Effect: Trees are cut down for timber, waiting to be transported and sold. Deforestation is the
purposeful clearing of forested land. Throughout history and into modern times, forests have been
razed to make space for agriculture and animal grazing, and to obtain wood for fuel, manufacturing, and
construction.

Possible solution: By consuming less, avoiding single-use packaging, eating sustainable food, and
choosing recycled or responsibly-produced wood products, we can all be part of the movement to
protect forests. Make choices for forests, nature, and people and do so vocally!

Example: Forest clearing was notable in the Visayas, particularly in the islands of Negros, Bohol and
Cebu, where much of the forest cover had already been lost. Agricultural expansion continued
throughout the 20th century. Like in Palawan Island contains the largest remaining expanse of unbroken
forest cover in the Philippines. The forest is currently threatened by agricultural colonization, as
numerous migrants from throughout the Philippines settle annually in the island's forested uplands.